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
residuesomething that remains after a part is taken, separated, or designated or after the completion of a process : remnant
figurinea small carved or molded figure : statuette
taperto become progressively smaller toward one end
senilitythe quality or state of being senile : the physical and mental decline associated with old age
centrifugea machine using centrifugal force for separating substances of different densities, for removing moisture, or for simulating gravitational effects
disperseto cause to break up (see break up
gazettenewspaper
punditpandit
tingea slight staining or suffusing shade or color
high-flownexceedingly or excessively high or favorable