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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addictiona compulsive, chronic, physiological or psychological need for a habit-forming substance, behavior, or activity having harmful physical, psychological, or social effects and typically causing well-defined symptoms (such as anxiety, irritability, tremors, or nausea) upon withdrawal or abstinence : the state of being addicted
diabolicalof, relating to, or characteristic of the devil : devilish
distraughtagitated with doubt or mental conflict or pain
articulateexpressing oneself readily, clearly, and effectively
palatableagreeable to the palate or taste
propitiateto gain or regain the favor or goodwill of : appease
substantiateto give substance or form to : embody
implementa device used in the performance of a task : tool
rationalean explanation of controlling principles of opinion, belief, practice, or phenomena
unprepossessingnot tending to create a favorable impression : not prepossessing