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
inconsequentialof no significance : unimportant
diversionthe act or an instance of diverting or straying from a course, activity, or use : deviation
voracioushaving a huge appetite : ravenous
sportivefrolicsome
propsomething that props or sustains : support
cerebralof or relating to the brain or the intellect
requisiteneeded for a particular purpose : essential
clientelea body of clients
distractto draw or direct (something, such as someone's attention) to a different object or in different directions at the same time
reproveto scold or correct usually gently or with kindly intent