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
prerogativean exclusive or special right, power, or privilege: such as
haughtinessblatantly and disdainfully proud : having or showing an attitude of superiority and contempt for people or things perceived to be inferior
consecratededicated to a sacred purpose
degeneratehaving declined or become less specialized (as in nature, character, structure, or function) from an ancestral or former state
talonthe claw of an animal and especially of a bird of prey
arrayto dress or decorate especially in splendid or impressive attire : adorn
bedizento dress or adorn gaudily
fancierone that has a special liking or interest
remoteseparated by an interval or space greater than usual
surmisea thought or idea based on scanty evidence : conjecture