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
comatoseof, resembling, or affected with coma
acclivityan ascending slope (as of a hill)
internecineof, relating to, or involving conflict within a group
tacta keen sense of what to do or say in order to maintain good relations with others or avoid offense
emancipateto free from restraint, control, or the power of another
subornto induce secretly to do an unlawful thing
dispiritedto deprive of morale or enthusiasm
scurriloususing or given to coarse language
sultryvery hot and humid : sweltering
viablecapable of living