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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penetrateto pass into or through
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ovoidresembling an egg in shape : ovate
immutablenot capable of or susceptible to change
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laceto draw together the edges of by or as if by a lace passed through eyelets
preamblean introductory statement
acumenkeenness and depth of perception, discernment, or discrimination especially in practical matters