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
impendingoccurring or likely to occur soon : upcoming
unfrockdefrock
enlistto secure the support and aid of : employ in advancing an interest
ramificationbranch
sparseof few and scattered elements
ebullientboiling
mutinousdisposed to or being in a state of mutiny : rebellious
tatterto make ragged
circleta little circle
annealto heat and then cool (a material, such as steel or glass) usually for softening and making less brittle