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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WordMeaning
overturnto cause to turn over : upset
sourbeing, inducing, or marked by the one of the five basic taste sensations that is produced chiefly by acids and is characteristic of lemon juice
eccentricdeviating from conventional or accepted usage or conduct especially in odd or whimsical ways
mawkishlacking flavor or having an unpleasant taste
growlrumble
audaciousintrepidly daring : adventurous
speechlessunable to speak : dumb
quenchput out
remorsea gnawing distress arising from a sense of guilt for past wrongs : self-reproach
amendto put right