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 |
|---|---|
| intractable | not easily governed, managed, or directed |
| whet | to sharpen by rubbing on or with something (such as a stone) |
| resound | to become filled with sound : reverberate |
| pandemonium | a wild uproar (as because of anger or excitement in a crowd of people) |
| retaliate | to return like for like |
| dabble | to work or involve oneself superficially or intermittently especially in a secondary activity or interest |
| redoubtable | causing fear or alarm : formidable |
| manifesto | a written statement declaring publicly the intentions, motives, or views of its issuer |
| berate | to scold or condemn vehemently and at length |
| vulpine | of, relating to, or resembling a fox |