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.

Random words

WordMeaning
pittancea small portion, amount, or allowance
seismicof, subject to, or caused by an earthquake
solicitto make petition to : entreat
divulgeto make known (something, such as a confidence or secret)
despiseto look down on with disrespect or aversion
bemusedmarked by confusion or bewilderment : dazed
blisscomplete happiness
abbreviateto make briefer
chastento correct by punishment or suffering : discipline
contentiouslikely to cause disagreement or argument