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
erodeto diminish or destroy by degrees:
emissaryone designated as the agent of another : representative
filibusteran irregular military adventurer
shrivelto draw into wrinkles especially with a loss of moisture
advocateone who defends or maintains a cause or proposal
toutto make much of : promote
mustera representative specimen (see specimen
swear-wordword considered offensive; Ex. ``bloody''
hoodwinkto deceive by false appearance : dupe
efficacythe power to produce an effect