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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reprisala retaliatory act
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shirkto go stealthily : sneak
pedestriancommonplace
jeopardizeto expose to danger or risk : imperil
insubstantialnot substantial: such as
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provocativeserving or tending to provoke, excite, or stimulate
parochialof or relating to a church parish
blunthaving an edge or point that is not sharp