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 |
|---|---|
| invective | insulting or abusive language : vituperation |
| inalienable | incapable of being alienated, surrendered, or transferred |
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| vassal | a person under the protection of a feudal lord to whom he has vowed homage and fealty : a feudal tenant |
| rhapsody | a portion of an epic poem adapted for recitation |
| linger | to be slow in parting or in quitting something : tarry |
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| muted | being mute : silent |
| odoriferous | yielding an odor : odorous |
| tightwad | a close or miserly person |