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
absolutefree from imperfection : perfect
theoreticalexisting only in theory : hypothetical
invulnerableincapable of being wounded, injured, or harmed
iconoclastica person who attacks settled beliefs or institutions
ligneousof or resembling wood
pulsethe regular expansion of an artery caused by the ejection of blood into the arterial system by the contractions of the heart
chasethe hunting of wild animals
insensibleincapable or bereft of feeling or sensation: such as
infamoushaving a reputation of the worst kind : notoriously evil
dispassionatenot influenced by strong feeling