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.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| wax | a substance that is secreted by bees and is used by them for constructing the honeycomb, that is a dull yellow solid plastic when warm, and that is composed primarily of a mixture of esters, hydrocarbons, and fatty acids : beeswax |
| purse | a small bag for money |
| euphemism | the substitution of an agreeable or inoffensive expression for one that may offend or suggest something unpleasant |
| ambrosia | the food of the Greek and Roman gods |
| bane | a source of harm or ruin : curse |
| disinter | to take out of the grave or tomb |
| trek | to make one's way arduously |
| treasure | wealth (such as money, jewels, or precious metals) stored up or hoarded |
| scrutinize | to examine closely and minutely |
| mitigate | to cause to become less harsh or hostile : mollify |