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 |
|---|---|
| quicksilver | mercury |
| peruse | to examine or consider with attention and in detail : study |
| saturate | to satisfy fully : satiate |
| trigger | a piece (such as a lever) connected with a catch or detent as a means of releasing it |
| multifarious | having or occurring in great variety : diverse |
| apolitical | having no interest or involvement in political affairs |
| hypnosis | a trancelike state that resembles sleep but is induced by a person whose suggestions are readily accepted by the subject |
| prototype | an original model on which something is patterned : archetype |
| choleric | easily moved to often unreasonable or excessive anger : hot-tempered |
| ascetic | practicing strict self-denial as a measure of personal and especially spiritual discipline |