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 |
|---|---|
| stealth | a cautious, unobtrusive, and secretive way of moving or proceeding intended to avoid detection |
| preamble | an introductory statement |
| oath | a solemn usually formal calling upon God or a god to witness to the truth of what one says or to witness that one sincerely intends to do what one says |
| rudimentary | consisting in first principles : fundamental |
| cant | the expression or repetition of conventional or trite opinions or sentiments |
| recite | to repeat from memory or read aloud publicly |
| suavity | smoothly though often superficially gracious and sophisticated |
| incumbent | the holder of an office or ecclesiastical benefice |
| funereal | of or relating to a funeral |
| nullify | to make null (see null |