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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stem_fromarise from; originate from
knella stroke or sound of a bell especially when rung slowly (as for a death, funeral, or disaster)
requisiteneeded for a particular purpose : essential
reiterateto state or do over again or repeatedly sometimes with wearying effect
fluxa flowing of fluid from the body: such as
arch-a typically curved structural member spanning an opening and serving as a support (as for the wall or other weight above the opening)
motleyvariegated in color
placateto soothe or mollify especially by concessions : appease
unwontedbeing out of the ordinary : rare
chantto make melodic sounds with the voice