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 |
|---|---|
| defame | to harm the reputation of by communicating false statements about : to harm the reputation of by libel (see libel |
| vicissitude | the quality or state of being changeable : mutability |
| dissolution | the act or process of dissolving: such as |
| quell | to thoroughly overwhelm and reduce to submission or passivity |
| disparage | to depreciate (see depreciate |
| talisman | an object held to act as a charm to avert evil and bring good fortune |
| numismatist | the study or collection of coins, tokens, and paper money and sometimes related objects (such as medals) |
| astute | having or showing shrewdness and an ability to notice and understand things clearly : mentally sharp or clever |
| parched | deprived of natural moisture |
| prototype | an original model on which something is patterned : archetype |