benign
definition
not harmful or not likely to cause injury or damage
example
The doctor said the growth on my skin is benign and nothing to worry about.
synonyms
kindgentleharmless
word origin — from Latin 'benignus', meaning 'kind' or 'good'
Set 15 · Study 1 / 5
Exitnot harmful or not likely to cause injury or damage
The doctor said the growth on my skin is benign and nothing to worry about.
Set 15 of Advanced Plus covers 5 words: benign, comply with, unveil, opt for, exquisite. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.
not harmful or not likely to cause injury or damage
The doctor said the growth on my skin is benign and nothing to worry about.
to act in accordance with a rule, request, or command
All workers must comply with safety rules to keep the workplace safe.
to remove a covering from something or to reveal something that was previously hidden
The artist will unveil her new painting at the gallery tomorrow.
to make a choice or decision in favor of something
Many students opt for online classes because they are more flexible.
extremely beautiful and delicate
The artist created an exquisite painting that captured the beauty of the sunset.