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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| improvident | not provident : not foreseeing and providing for the future |
| tractable | capable of being easily led, taught, or controlled : docile |
| brawn | the flesh of a boar |
| leave-taking | departure |
| humanitarian | a person promoting human welfare and social reform : philanthropist |
| bequeath | to give or leave by will (see will |
| subjugate | to bring under control and governance as a subject : conquer |
| ewe | the female of the sheep especially when mature |
| sprout | to grow, spring up, or come forth as or as if a sprout |
| rabid | extremely violent : furious |