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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babbleto talk enthusiastically or excessively
burgeonto send forth new growth (such as buds or branches) : sprout
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nascentcoming or having recently come into existence
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