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 |
|---|---|
| pastry | a dough that is used to make pies and other baked goods and typically has a high fat content : paste |
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| cog | a tooth on the rim of a wheel or gear |
| paean | a joyous song or hymn of praise, tribute, thanksgiving, or triumph |
| diaphanous | characterized by such fineness of texture as to permit seeing through |
| nihilist | a viewpoint that traditional values and beliefs are unfounded and that existence is senseless and useless |
| spoilsport | one who spoils the sport or pleasure of others |
| requisition | the act of formally requiring or calling upon someone to perform an action |
| profligate | wildly extravagant |
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