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 |
|---|---|
| witless | destitute of wit or understanding : foolish |
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| cerebration | to use the mind : think |
| gerrymander | the act or method of gerrymandering |
| dank | unpleasantly moist or wet |
| pungent | sharply painful |
| malodorous | having a bad odor |
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| reprisal | a retaliatory act |