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
fazeto disturb the composure of : disconcert
augmentto make greater, more numerous, larger, or more intense
miteany of numerous small acarid arachnids that often infest animals, plants, and stored foods and include important disease vectors
transmuteto change or alter in form, appearance, or nature and especially to a higher form
collectedgathered together
exuberancethe quality or state of being exuberant
carapacea bony or chitinous case or shield covering the back or part of the back of an animal (such as a turtle or crab)
exposurethe fact or condition of being exposed: such as
gleanto gather grain or other produce left by reapers
levityexcessive or unseemly frivolity