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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
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| turncoat | one who switches to an opposing side or party |
| saccharine | of, relating to, or resembling that of sugar |
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| eon | an immeasurably or indefinitely long period of time : age |
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