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
blaseapathetic to pleasure or excitement as a result of excessive indulgence or enjoyment : world-weary
addenduma thing added : addition
disgruntleto make ill-humored or discontented
turncoatone who switches to an opposing side or party
saccharineof, relating to, or resembling that of sugar
genealogyan account of the descent of a person, family, or group from an ancestor or from older forms
compendiuma brief summary of a larger work or of a field of knowledge : abstract
benefitsomething that produces good or helpful results or effects or that promotes well-being : advantage
eonan immeasurably or indefinitely long period of time : age
paritythe quality or state of being equal or equivalent