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
eccentricdeviating from conventional or accepted usage or conduct especially in odd or whimsical ways
pedantone who is unimaginative or who unduly emphasizes minutiae in the presentation or use of knowledge
ignoblecharacterized by baseness, lowness, or meanness
potentateruler
intransigencethe quality or state of being intransigent
collectedgathered together
behemotha mighty animal described in Job 40:15–24 as an example of the power of God
mutinousdisposed to or being in a state of mutiny : rebellious
tortuousmarked by repeated twists, bends, or turns : winding
avidcharacterized by enthusiasm and vigorous pursuit : very eager and enthusiastic