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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| detraction | a lessening of reputation or esteem especially by envious, malicious, or petty criticism : belittling |
| decollete | wearing a strapless or low-necked dress |
| garner | to gather into storage |
| hail | precipitation in the form of small balls or lumps usually consisting of concentric layers of clear ice and compact snow |
| suppress | to put down by authority or force : subdue |
| imbalance | lack of balance : the state of being out of equilibrium or out of proportion |
| amend | to put right |
| epaulet | something that ornaments or protects the shoulder: such as |
| orgy | secret ceremonial rites held in honor of an ancient Greek or Roman deity and usually characterized by ecstatic singing and dancing |
| plumage | the feathers of a bird |