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
provisoan article or clause (as in a contract) that introduces a condition
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palleta straw-filled tick or mattress
macean aromatic spice consisting of the dried external fibrous covering of a nutmeg
invidiousof an unpleasant or objectionable nature : obnoxious
supernumeraryexceeding the usual, stated, or prescribed number
barefacedhaving the face uncovered:
hereafterafter this in sequence or in time
indigencea level of poverty in which real hardship and deprivation are suffered and comforts of life are wholly lacking
painstakingtaking pains : expending, showing, or involving diligent care and effort