GRE Word List
MALIGNANT
tending to produce death or deterioration
The meaning of the word malignant is tending to produce death or deterioration.
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|---|---|
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| conciliatory | intended to gain goodwill or favor or to reduce hostility : tending or intended to conciliate |
| ragamuffin | a ragged often disreputable person |
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| hegemony | preponderant influence or authority over others : domination |
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