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 |
|---|---|
| havoc | wide and general destruction : devastation |
| finery | ornament |
| supercilious | coolly and patronizingly haughty |
| malicious | having or showing a desire to cause harm to someone : given to, marked by, or arising from malice |
| decorous | marked by propriety and good taste : correct |
| elated | marked by high spirits : exultant |
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| initiate | to cause or facilitate the beginning of : set going |
| intrigue | the practice of engaging in secret schemes |