GRE Word List
MALIGN
evil in nature, influence, or effect : injurious
The meaning of the word malign is evil in nature, influence, or effect : injurious.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| antithesis | the direct opposite |
| tawny | of the color tawny |
| hegemony | preponderant influence or authority over others : domination |
| assent | to agree to or approve of something (such as an idea or suggestion) especially after thoughtful consideration : concur |
| mobile | capable of moving or being moved : movable |
| dogged | marked by stubborn determination |
| polarity | the quality or condition inherent in a body that exhibits opposite properties or powers in opposite parts or directions or that exhibits contrasted properties or powers in contrasted parts or directions : the condition of having poles |
| spoonerism | a transposition of usually initial sounds of two or more words (as in tons of soil for sons of toil) |
| avenge | to take vengeance for or on behalf of |
| stymie | to present an obstacle to : stand in the way of |