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 |
|---|---|
| serenity | the quality or state of being serene |
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| rumble | to make a low heavy rolling sound |
| encroachment | to enter by gradual steps or by stealth into the possessions or rights of another |
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| indoctrinate | to imbue with a usually partisan or sectarian opinion, point of view, or principle |