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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abridgeto shorten by omission of words without sacrifice of sense : condense
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statelymarked by lofty or imposing dignity
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verbosecontaining more words than necessary : wordy
accordto grant or give especially as appropriate, due, or earned
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voyeursomeone who obtains sexual gratification from observing unsuspecting individuals who are partly undressed, naked, or engaged in sexual acts
ruthlesshaving no pity : merciless