GRE Word List

DELETERIOUS

harmful often in a subtle or unexpected way

The meaning of the word deleterious is harmful often in a subtle or unexpected way.

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WordMeaning
incubateto sit on (eggs) so as to hatch by the warmth of the body
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progenydescendants
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