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 |
|---|---|
| squeamish | easily nauseated : queasy |
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| leaven | a substance (such as yeast) used to produce fermentation in dough or a liquid |
| apostate | one who commits apostasy |
| pacifist | an adherent to pacifism : someone who opposes war or violence as a means of settling disputes |
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| trim | to remove by or as if by cutting |
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| aloof | removed or distant either physically or emotionally |
| belie | to give a false impression of |