GRE Word List
MALIGNANT
tending to produce death or deterioration
The meaning of the word malignant is tending to produce death or deterioration.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| immolate | to kill or destroy especially by fire |
| abusive | using harsh, insulting language |
| ascribe | to refer to a supposed cause, source, or author : to say or think that (something) is caused by, comes from, or is associated with a particular person or thing |
| insolence | the quality or state of being insolent |
| diffidence | the quality or state of being unassertive or bashful : the quality or state of being diffident |
| awl | a pointed tool for marking surfaces or piercing small holes (as in leather or wood) |
| voracious | having a huge appetite : ravenous |
| stanch | to check or stop the flowing of |
| philanthropist | one who makes an active effort to promote human welfare : a person who practices philanthropy |
| optimist | a person who is inclined to be hopeful and to expect good outcomes : someone who is given to optimism |