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
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perfunctorycharacterized by routine or superficiality : mechanical
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deludeto mislead the mind or judgment of : deceive
succumbto yield to superior strength or force or overpowering appeal or desire
effluviuman invisible emanation
rapporta friendly, harmonious relationship
philistinea native or inhabitant of ancient Philistia
imprecationcurse
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