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
concurto express agreement
exigencythat which is required in a particular situation
featurethe structure, form, or appearance especially of a person
dwindleto become steadily less : shrink
legerdemainsleight of hand
timbrethe quality given to a sound by its overtones: such as
castrateto deprive (a male animal or person) of the testes
gratuitousnot called for by the circumstances : not necessary, appropriate, or justified : unwarranted
virilehaving traditionally masculine traits especially to a marked degree
visionaryhaving or marked by foresight and imagination