GRE Word List
BENIGN
of a mild type or character that does not threaten health or life
The meaning of the word benign is of a mild type or character that does not threaten health or life.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| benevolent | marked by or disposed to doing good |
| saline | consisting of or containing salt |
| pry | to look closely or inquisitively |
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| torrid | parched with heat especially of the sun : hot |
| humane | marked by compassion, sympathy, or consideration for humans or animals |
| novelty | something new or unusual |
| niggle | trifle |
| potential | existing in possibility : capable of development into actuality |
| episodic | made up of separate especially loosely connected episodes |