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
agnostica person who holds the view that any ultimate reality (such as God) is unknown and probably unknowable
ellipticalof, relating to, or shaped like an ellipse
assailto attack violently : assault
acerbitythe quality of being acerbic
pertinaciousadhering resolutely to an opinion, purpose, or design
writheto twist into coils or folds
profligatewildly extravagant
meditationa discourse intended to express its author's reflections or to guide others in contemplation
unmitigatednot lessened : unrelieved
defaceto mar the appearance of : injure by effacing significant details