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 |
|---|---|
| insularity | characteristic of an isolated people |
| flowery | of, relating to, or resembling flowers |
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| trivia | unimportant matters : trivial facts or details |
| opportunist | one that is opportunistic or that practices opportunism |
| bulwark | a solid wall-like structure raised for defense : rampart |
| disperse | to cause to break up (see break up |
| incorrigible | incapable of being corrected or amended: such as |
| frail | easily led into evil |
| sprightly | marked by a gay lightness and vivacity : spirited |