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 |
|---|---|
| prowess | distinguished bravery |
| abridge | to shorten by omission of words without sacrifice of sense : condense |
| filth | foul or putrid matter |
| wholesome | promoting health or well-being of mind or spirit |
| optional | involving an option : not compulsory |
| avert | to turn away or aside (the eyes, one's gaze, etc.) in avoidance |
| paste | a dough that contains a considerable proportion of fat and is used for pastry crust or fancy rolls |
| latch | to lay hold with or as if with the hands or arms |
| masticate | to grind or crush (food) with or as if with the teeth : chew |
| stygian | of or relating to the river Styx |