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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gratuitousnot called for by the circumstances : not necessary, appropriate, or justified : unwarranted
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atrocitya shockingly bad or atrocious act, object, or situation
exhaleto rise or be given off as vapor
unregeneratenot regenerate
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kenthe range of perception, understanding, or knowledge