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 |
|---|---|
| grievance | a cause of distress (such as an unsatisfactory working condition) felt to afford reason for complaint or resistance |
| exhilarating | causing strong feelings of happy excitement and elation : thrilling |
| slew | a large number |
| intrepid | characterized by resolute fearlessness, fortitude, and endurance |
| bauble | trinket |
| pore | to gaze intently |
| dilate | to become enlarged or widened |
| amoral | having or showing no concern about whether behavior is morally right or wrong |
| gruff | rough, brusque, or stern in manner, speech, or aspect |
| gratify | to be a source of or give pleasure or satisfaction to |