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.

Random words

WordMeaning
deciduousfalling off or shed seasonally or at a certain stage of development in the life cycle
illusivebased on or producing illusion : illusory
foiblethe part of a sword or foil blade between the middle and point
malingererto pretend or exaggerate incapacity or illness (as to avoid duty or work)
impassivegiving no sign of feeling or emotion : expressionless
fitacceptable from a particular viewpoint (as of competence or morality) : proper
dismantleto disconnect the pieces of
verbalizeto express something in words
kneelto position the body so that one or both knees rest on the floor
nibbill