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
spasmodicrelating to or affected or characterized by spasm
automatona mechanism that is relatively self-operating
discloseto make known or public
promontorya high point of land or rock projecting into a body of water
eschewto avoid habitually especially on moral or practical grounds : shun
depictto represent by or as if by a picture
unearthlynot earthly: such as
progenitoran ancestor in the direct line : forefather
talonthe claw of an animal and especially of a bird of prey
covetousmarked by inordinate desire for wealth or possessions or for another's possessions