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 |
|---|---|
| convert | to bring over from one belief, view, or party to another |
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| doggerel | loosely styled and irregular in measure especially for burlesque or comic effect |
| jurisdiction | the power, right, or authority to interpret and apply the law |
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| shove | to push along |
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