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
contrivedevise
peevishquerulous in temperament or mood : fretful
run-downan item-by-item report or review : summary
trickleto issue or fall in drops
terminalleading ultimately to death : fatal
sanctiona formal decree
moratoriuma legally authorized period of delay in the performance of a legal obligation or the payment of a debt
portendto give an omen or anticipatory sign of
deterrentserving to discourage, prevent, or inhibit : serving to deter
brittleeasily broken, cracked, or snapped