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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| abridge | to shorten by omission of words without sacrifice of sense : condense |
| extrude | to force, press, or push out |
| gracious | marked by kindness and courtesy |
| stately | marked by lofty or imposing dignity |
| deadlock | a state of inaction or neutralization resulting from the opposition of equally powerful uncompromising persons or factions : standstill |
| verbose | containing more words than necessary : wordy |
| accord | to grant or give especially as appropriate, due, or earned |
| deify | to make a god of |
| voyeur | someone who obtains sexual gratification from observing unsuspecting individuals who are partly undressed, naked, or engaged in sexual acts |
| ruthless | having no pity : merciless |