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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WordMeaning
protagonistthe principal character in a literary work (such as a drama or story)
turpitudeinherent baseness : depravity
jibeto be in accord : agree
peerlessmatchless
catcalla loud or raucous cry made especially to express disapproval (as at a sports event)
pliablesupple enough to bend freely or repeatedly without breaking
assailto attack violently : assault
apocryphalof doubtful authenticity : spurious
edifyto instruct and improve especially in moral and religious knowledge : uplift
propensityan often intense natural inclination or preference