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
ambidextroususing both hands with equal ease or dexterity
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meretriciousof or relating to a prostitute : having the nature of prostitution
briman upper or outer margin : verge
benedictionthe invocation (see invocation
incipientbeginning to come into being or to become apparent
prehensileadapted for seizing or grasping especially by wrapping around
stagnantnot flowing in a current or stream
decrepitwasted and weakened by or as if by the infirmities of old age