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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| idiom | an expression in the usage of a language that is peculiar to itself either in having a meaning that cannot be derived from the conjoined meanings of its elements (such as up in the air for "undecided") or in its grammatically atypical use of words (such as give way) |
| taxonomist | the study of the general principles of scientific classification : systematics |
| prestige | standing or estimation in the eyes of people : weight or credit in general opinion |
| mediocre | of moderate or low quality, value, ability, or performance : ordinary |
| deterrent | serving to discourage, prevent, or inhibit : serving to deter |
| melancholy | depression of spirits : dejection |
| tender | marked by, responding to, or expressing the softer emotions : fond |
| consolidation | the act or process of consolidating : the state of being consolidated |
| fauna | animal life |
| garbled | made unclear or confusing : distorted or mixed up |