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 |
|---|---|
| incorporeal | not corporeal : having no material body or form |
| deprecate | to express disapproval of |
| filibuster | an irregular military adventurer |
| detrimental | obviously harmful : damaging |
| contention | a point advanced or maintained in a debate or argument |
| abolish | to end the observance or effect of (something, such as a law) : to completely do away with (something) : annul |
| anodyne | serving to alleviate pain |
| abhor | to regard with extreme repugnance : to feel hatred or loathing for : loathe |
| avert | to turn away or aside (the eyes, one's gaze, etc.) in avoidance |
| hue_and_cry | outcry; loud cry or clamor; strong protest; Ex. hue and cry against the new rule |