GRE Word List
DELETERIOUS
harmful
The meaning of the word deleterious is harmful.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| funereal | sad; solemn; suitable for a funeral |
| smattering | slight knowledge; small scattered number or amount; Ex. smattering of German |
| interrogate | question closely; cross-examine; cross-question |
| aptitude | fitness; talent |
| oblivion | obscurity; condition of being completely forgotten; forgetfulness |
| biting | sharply painful to the body or mind; Ex. biting wind/remarks |
| malingerer | one who feigns illness to escape duty; V. malinger: feign illness to avoid work |
| ambulatory | able to walk |
| abysmal | bottomless |
| assuage | mak less severe; ease or lessen (pain); satisfy (hunger); soothe (anger) |
