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 |
|---|---|
| arrhythmic | lacking rhythm or regularity |
| apprise | to give notice to : tell |
| brawny | muscular |
| equanimity | evenness of mind especially under stress |
| rudimentary | consisting in first principles : fundamental |
| steadfast | firmly fixed in place : immovable |
| touching | capable of arousing emotions of tenderness or compassion |
| prerogative | an exclusive or special right, power, or privilege: such as |
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