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

WordMeaning
consolidationthe act or process of consolidating : the state of being consolidated
jadedfatigued by overwork : exhausted
antidotea remedy to counteract the effects of poison
squabblea noisy altercation or quarrel usually over petty matters
figmentsomething made up or contrived
protegeone who is protected or trained or whose career is furthered by a person of experience, prominence, or influence
ruffiana brutal person : bully
fancifulmarked by fancy or unrestrained imagination rather than by reason and experience
withholdto hold back from action : check
humanemarked by compassion, sympathy, or consideration for humans or animals