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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| bigot | a person who is obstinately or intolerantly devoted to his or her own opinions and prejudices |
| quorum | a select group |
| maritime | of, relating to, or bordering on the sea |
| ascetic | practicing strict self-denial as a measure of personal and especially spiritual discipline |
| rebus | a representation of words or syllables by pictures of objects or by symbols whose names resemble the intended words or syllables in sound |
| undermine | to subvert or weaken insidiously or secretly |
| singular | of or relating to a separate person or thing : individual |
| solvent | able to pay all legal debts |
| levy | the imposition or collection of an assessment |
| carrion | dead and putrefying flesh |