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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comelypleasurably conforming to notions of good appearance, suitability, or proportion
outlawa person excluded from the benefit or protection of the law
saccharineof, relating to, or resembling that of sugar
ficklemarked by lack of steadfastness, constancy, or stability : given to erratic changeableness
punditpandit
denotationan act or process of denoting
assentto agree to or approve of something (such as an idea or suggestion) especially after thoughtful consideration : concur
choreographythe art of symbolically representing dancing
wistfulfull of yearning or desire tinged with melancholy
limpto walk lamely