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
inestimableincapable of being estimated or computed
assentto agree to or approve of something (such as an idea or suggestion) especially after thoughtful consideration : concur
overturnto cause to turn over : upset
diligencesteady, earnest, and energetic effort : devoted and painstaking work and application to accomplish an undertaking : assiduity
universalincluding or covering all or a whole collectively or distributively without limit or exception
indignationanger aroused by something unjust, unworthy, or mean
decreean order usually having the force of law
bastarda child born to parents who are not married to each other
homespunspun or made at home
subversivethe act of subverting : the state of being subverted