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
discomfitto put into a state of perplexity and embarrassment : disconcert
blowhardan arrogantly and pompously boastful or opinionated person : braggart
tentativenot fully worked out or developed
mordantbiting and caustic in thought, manner, or style : incisive
odoriferousyielding an odor : odorous
annealto heat and then cool (a material, such as steel or glass) usually for softening and making less brittle
shedto rid oneself of temporarily or permanently as superfluous or unwanted
persevereto persist in a state, enterprise, or undertaking in spite of counterinfluences, opposition, or discouragement
ambulatoryable to walk about and not bedridden
kindleto start (a fire) burning : light