GRE Word List

MALEFICENT

working or productive of harm or evil : baleful

The meaning of the word maleficent is working or productive of harm or evil : baleful.

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WordMeaning
abominateto hate or loathe intensely : abhor
hyperboleextravagant exaggeration (such as "mile-high ice-cream cones")
putrefyto make putrid
plastera medicated or protective dressing that consists of a film (as of cloth or plastic) spread with a usually medicated substance
dapperneat and trim in appearance
vitreousresembling glass (as in color, composition, brittleness, or luster) : glassy
egotisticalcharacterized by egotism : having, showing, or arising from an exaggerated sense of self-importance
sumptuousextremely costly, rich, luxurious, or magnificent
dallyto act playfully
cunningdexterous or crafty in the use of special resources (such as skill or knowledge) or in attaining an end