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
trunkthe main stem of a tree apart from limbs and roots
archivesa place in which public records or historical materials (such as documents) are preserved
conscripta conscripted person (such as a military recruit)
precipicea very steep or overhanging place
impartialnot partial or biased : treating or affecting all equally
trajectorythe curve that a body (such as a planet or comet in its orbit or a rocket) describes in space
galaxymilky way galaxy
suffocateto stop the respiration of (as by strangling or asphyxiation)
disconcertto throw into confusion
unfeignednot feigned or hypocritical : genuine