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
alliterationthe repetition of usually initial consonant sounds in two or more neighboring words or syllables (such as wild and woolly, threatening throngs)
tiradea protracted speech usually marked by intemperate, vituperative, or harshly censorious language
lecheryinordinate (see inordinate
briskkeenly alert : lively
clientelea body of clients
boostto push or shove up from below
ovoidresembling an egg in shape : ovate
deltathe 4th letter of the Greek alphabet see Alphabet Table
protrudeto jut out from the surrounding surface or context
alluvialrelating to, composed of, or found in alluvium