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 |
|---|---|
| residue | something that remains after a part is taken, separated, or designated or after the completion of a process : remnant |
| figurine | a small carved or molded figure : statuette |
| taper | to become progressively smaller toward one end |
| senility | the quality or state of being senile : the physical and mental decline associated with old age |
| centrifuge | a machine using centrifugal force for separating substances of different densities, for removing moisture, or for simulating gravitational effects |
| disperse | to cause to break up (see break up |
| gazette | newspaper |
| pundit | pandit |
| tinge | a slight staining or suffusing shade or color |
| high-flown | exceedingly or excessively high or favorable |