Word of the day
baneful
1. harmful or destructive
“the baneful effects of envy and jealousy”
adjective
/ˈbeɪnf(ə)l/
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Choose the word that best fits in the phrase
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"Many believe that the baneful influence of negativity can lead to _____ in personal relationships."
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- wholesome
- adverse
- beneficial
- damaging
- helpful
- pernicious
Choose the phrase that uses baneful correctly
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Find a word related to baneful
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