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
abominateto hate or loathe intensely : abhor
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embodyto give a body to (a spirit) : incarnate
vacillateto waver in mind, will, or feeling : hesitate in choice of opinions or courses
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substantivehaving substance : involving matters of major or practical importance to all concerned
incisiveimpressively direct and decisive (as in manner or presentation)
muggybeing warm, damp, and close
museto become absorbed in thought