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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pryto look closely or inquisitively
siderealof, relating to, or expressed in relation to stars or constellations : astral
effluviuman invisible emanation
scourgewhip
contemptthe act of despising : the state of mind of one who despises : disdain
domineerto exercise arbitrary or overbearing control
listlesscharacterized by lack of interest, energy, or spirit
grossglaringly noticeable usually because of inexcusable badness or objectionableness
quintessencethe fifth and highest element in ancient and medieval philosophy that permeates all nature and is the substance composing the celestial bodies
calorificcaloric