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

WordMeaning
succorrelief
implacablenot placable : not capable of being appeased, significantly changed, or mitigated
bewitchto influence or affect especially injuriously by witchcraft
palpablecapable of being touched or felt : tangible
miniona servile dependent, follower, or underling
curfewthe sounding of a bell at evening
phoenixa legendary bird which according to one account lived 500 years, burned itself to ashes on a pyre, and rose alive from the ashes to live another period
adjournto suspend indefinitely or until a later stated time
clamberto climb awkwardly or with effort especially by using both the hands and the feet
refulgenta radiant or resplendent quality or state : brilliance