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

WordMeaning
underhandin a clandestine manner
imposturethe act or practice of deceiving by means of an assumed character or name
lunarcrescent
verbatimin the exact words : word for word
thrashto beat soundly with or as if with a stick or whip : flog
curmudgeona crusty, ill-tempered, and usually old man
amassto collect for oneself : accumulate
pastoralof, relating to, or composed of shepherds or herdsmen
voluptuoussuggesting sensual pleasure by fullness and beauty of form
nauseaa stomach distress with distaste for food and an urge to vomit