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 |
|---|---|
| preternatural | existing outside of nature |
| wretch | a miserable person : one who is profoundly unhappy or in great misfortune |
| meditation | a discourse intended to express its author's reflections or to guide others in contemplation |
| irreverence | lack of reverence |
| memorialize | to address or petition by a memorial |
| poise | balance |
| psychosis | a serious mental illness (such as schizophrenia) characterized by defective or lost contact with reality often with hallucinations or delusions |
| vivacious | lively in temper, conduct, or spirit : sprightly |
| listless | characterized by lack of interest, energy, or spirit |
| wrath | strong vengeful anger or indignation |