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
concessionthe act or an instance of conceding (as by granting something as a right, accepting something as true, or acknowledging defeat)
refulgenta radiant or resplendent quality or state : brilliance
insensatelacking sense or understanding
unequivocalleaving no doubt : clear
primogeniturethe state of being the firstborn of the children of the same parents
arbitraryexisting or coming about seemingly at random or by chance or as a capricious and unreasonable act of will
autopsyan examination of a body after death to determine the cause of death or the character and extent of changes produced by disease
brandishto shake or wave (something, such as a weapon) menacingly
novicea person admitted to probationary membership in a religious community
distinctdistinguishable to the eye or mind as being discrete (see discrete