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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| prune | a plum dried or capable of drying without fermentation |
| raffle | to engage in a raffle |
| eccentric | deviating from conventional or accepted usage or conduct especially in odd or whimsical ways |
| thwart | to oppose successfully : defeat the hopes or aspirations of |
| assail | to attack violently : assault |
| leonine | of, relating to, suggestive of, or resembling a lion |
| avow | to declare assuredly |
| obloquy | a strongly condemnatory utterance : abusive language |
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| incongruity | the quality or state of being incongruous |