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 |
|---|---|
| impenetrable | incapable of being penetrated or pierced |
| irrepressible | impossible to repress, restrain, or control |
| muster | a representative specimen (see specimen |
| ruminate | to go over in the mind repeatedly and often casually or slowly |
| swear-word | word considered offensive; Ex. ``bloody'' |
| lout | to bow in respect |
| masquerade | a social gathering of persons wearing masks and often fantastic costumes |
| adversity | a state or instance of serious or continued difficulty or misfortune |
| trance | stupor |
| scuffle | to struggle at close quarters with disorder and confusion |