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 |
|---|---|
| descry | to catch sight of |
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| rooster | an adult male domestic chicken |
| antiseptic | opposing microbial infection |
| pensive | musingly or dreamily thoughtful |
| plausible | superficially fair, reasonable, or valuable but often specious |
| porous | possessing or full of pores |
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| maudlin | drunk enough to be emotionally silly |
| mime | an ancient dramatic entertainment representing scenes from life usually in a ridiculous manner |