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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| prelude | an introductory performance, action, or event preceding and preparing for the principal or a more important matter |
| protocol | an original draft, minute, or record of a document or transaction |
| dereliction | an intentional abandonment |
| comestible | edible |
| malingerer | to pretend or exaggerate incapacity or illness (as to avoid duty or work) |
| inter | to deposit (a dead body) in the earth or in a tomb |
| hovel | an open shed or shelter |
| blowhard | an arrogantly and pompously boastful or opinionated person : braggart |
| contumacious | stubbornly disobedient : rebellious |
| realm | kingdom |