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
tenurethe act, right, manner, or term of holding something (such as a landed property, a position, or an office)
slaughterthe act of killing
torrenta violent or forceful flow of fluid
arbitrateto act as arbiter upon (a disputed question) : to settle (a dispute between two people or groups) after hearing the arguments and opinions of both
cordonan ornamental cord or ribbon
peripherythe perimeter of a circle or other closed curve
annihilateto cause to cease to exist : to do away with entirely so that nothing remains
skinflinta person who would save, gain, or extort money by any means : miser
lucidsuffused with light : luminous
emolumentthe returns arising from office or employment usually in the form of compensation or perquisites