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
extrinsicnot forming part of or belonging to a thing : extraneous
fetefestival
posturethe position or bearing of the body whether characteristic or assumed for a special purpose
elasticcapable of recovering size and shape after deformation
bungleto act or work clumsily and awkwardly
infestto spread or swarm in or over in a troublesome manner
circumspectcareful to consider all circumstances and possible consequences : prudent
outskirtsa part remote from the center : border
contendto strive or vie in contest or rivalry or against difficulties : struggle
grouseany of various chiefly ground-dwelling birds (family Tetraonidae) that are usually of reddish-brown or other protective color and have feathered legs and that include many important game birds