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 |
|---|---|
| derivative | a word formed from another word or base : a word formed by derivation |
| fuddle | booze |
| shear | to cut off the hair from |
| hale | free from defect, disease, or infirmity : sound |
| feral | of, relating to, or suggestive of a wild beast |
| zenith | the point of the celestial sphere that is directly opposite the nadir and vertically above the observer see azimuth illustration |
| poseur | a person who pretends to be what he or she is not : an affected or insincere person |
| skimp | skimpy |
| illuminate | to supply or brighten with light |
| infirmity | the quality or state of being infirm |