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 |
|---|---|
| auxiliary | offering or providing help |
| inexorable | not to be persuaded, moved, or stopped : relentless |
| supersede | to cause to be set aside |
| carat | a unit of fineness for gold equal to ¹/₂₄ part of pure gold in an alloy |
| mercantile | of or relating to merchants or trading |
| potion | a mixture of liquids (such as liquor or medicine) |
| brooch | an ornament that is held by a pin or clasp and is worn at or near the neck |
| oblivious | lacking remembrance, memory, or mindful attention |
| monumental | serving as or resembling a monument : massive |
| lucre | monetary gain : profit |