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
enmitypositive, active, and typically mutual hatred or ill will
desecrateto violate the sanctity of : profane
monarchyundivided rule or absolute sovereignty by a single person
razeto destroy to the ground : demolish
fancyto have a fancy (see fancy
retractto draw back or in
adjutanta staff officer in the army, air force, or marine corps who assists the commanding officer and is responsible especially for correspondence
foregoto go before : precede
repellentserving or tending to drive away or ward off
evanescenttending to vanish like vapor