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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| Word | Meaning |
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| bulwark | a solid wall-like structure raised for defense : rampart |
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| imperil | to bring into peril : endanger |
| lien | a charge upon real or personal property for the satisfaction of some debt or duty ordinarily arising by operation of law |
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| cordon | an ornamental cord or ribbon |
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