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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| wispy | a small handful (as of hay or straw) |
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| advocate | one who defends or maintains a cause or proposal |
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