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
avariceexcessive or insatiable desire for wealth or gain : greediness
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proselytizeto induce someone to convert to one's faith
revulsiona strong pulling or drawing away : withdrawal
passiveacted upon by an external agency
brocadea rich silk fabric with raised patterns in gold and silver
snipa small piece that is snipped off
knella stroke or sound of a bell especially when rung slowly (as for a death, funeral, or disaster)
bumpa relatively abrupt convexity or protuberance on a surface: such as
paroxysma fit, attack, or sudden increase or recurrence of symptoms (as of a disease) : convulsion