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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WordMeaning
mortifyto subject to severe and vexing embarrassment : shame
diffidencethe quality or state of being unassertive or bashful : the quality or state of being diffident
confidentialmarked by intimacy or willingness to confide
bemoanto express deep grief or distress over
strutto become turgid : swell
toppleto fall from or as if from being top-heavy
intimatemarked by a warm friendship developing through long association
partialitythe quality or state of being partial : bias
dexterousmentally adroit and skillful : clever
awean emotion variously combining dread, veneration, and wonder that is inspired by authority or by the sacred or sublime