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
prehensileadapted for seizing or grasping especially by wrapping around
chancellorthe secretary of a nobleman, prince, or king
adjutanta staff officer in the army, air force, or marine corps who assists the commanding officer and is responsible especially for correspondence
blandishmentsomething that tends to coax or cajole : allurement
incarnateinvested with bodily and especially human nature and form
shirkto go stealthily : sneak
austerestern and cold in appearance or manner
self-righteousconvinced of one's own righteousness especially in contrast with the actions and beliefs of others : narrow-mindedly moralistic
venialof a kind that can be remitted : forgivable
avowto declare assuredly