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
incontrovertiblenot open to question : indisputable
ricketyaffected with rickets
ineffableincapable of being expressed in words : indescribable
regimena systematic plan (as of diet, therapy, or medication) especially when designed to improve and maintain the health of a patient
bowdlerizeto expurgate (something, such as a book) by omitting or modifying parts considered vulgar
bogusnot genuine : counterfeit
imputeto lay the responsibility or blame for (something) often falsely or unjustly
entitybeing
restraintan act of restraining : the state of being restrained
floutto treat with contemptuous disregard : scorn