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
antagonismopposition of a conflicting force, tendency, or principle
canvassto go through (a district) or go to (persons) in order to solicit orders or political support or to determine opinions or sentiments
drasticacting rapidly or violently
invectiveinsulting or abusive language : vituperation
plumpto drop, sink, or come in contact suddenly or heavily
psychosisa serious mental illness (such as schizophrenia) characterized by defective or lost contact with reality often with hallucinations or delusions
distinctivemarking as separate or different : serving to distinguish
inquisitorone who inquires or makes inquisition
pragmaticrelating to matters of fact or practical affairs often to the exclusion of intellectual or artistic matters : practical as opposed to idealistic
eruditehaving or showing knowledge that is gained by studying : possessing or displaying erudition