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
rakishof, relating to, or characteristic of a rake : dissolute
crossa structure consisting of an upright with a transverse beam used especially by the ancient Romans for execution
swelterto suffer, sweat, or be faint from heat
reposea state of resting after exertion or strain
vociferousmarked by or given to vehement insistent outcry
fanciedimagined or believed to be true or real
tributesomething given or contributed voluntarily as due or deserved
sparseof few and scattered elements
effluviuman invisible emanation
throttleto compress the throat of : choke