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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| desecrate | to violate the sanctity of : profane |
| prosaic | characteristic of prose as distinguished from poetry : factual |
| loath | unwilling to do something contrary to one's ways of thinking : reluctant |
| infallible | incapable of error : unerring |
| prerogative | an exclusive or special right, power, or privilege: such as |
| helm | a lever or wheel controlling the rudder of a ship for steering |
| gainsay | to declare to be untrue or invalid |
| valor | strength of mind or spirit that enables a person to encounter danger with firmness : personal bravery |
| robust | having or exhibiting strength or vigorous health |
| trite | hackneyed or boring from much use : not fresh or original |