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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facetany of the definable aspects that make up a subject (as of contemplation) or an object (as of consideration)
backslideto lapse morally or in the practice of religion
conjectureinference formed without proof or sufficient evidence
tinta usually slight or pale coloration : hue
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agitateto excite and often trouble the mind or feelings of : disturb
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perimeterthe boundary of a closed plane figure
strangleto choke to death by compressing the throat with something (such as a hand or rope) : throttle