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.

Random words

WordMeaning
teneta principle, belief, or doctrine generally held to be true
despoilto strip of belongings, possessions, or value : pillage
oligarchygovernment by the few
crustthe hardened exterior or surface part of bread
blunderto move unsteadily or confusedly
postulatedemand
slougha place of deep mud or mire
attributea quality, character, or characteristic ascribed to someone or something
outcastone that is cast out or refused acceptance (as by society) : pariah
negligibleso small or unimportant or of so little consequence as to warrant little or no attention : trifling