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 |
|---|---|
| inanimate | not animate: |
| blithe | lacking due thought or consideration : casual |
| rebus | a representation of words or syllables by pictures of objects or by symbols whose names resemble the intended words or syllables in sound |
| chary | discreetly cautious: such as |
| gamely | a physical or mental competition conducted according to rules with the participants in direct opposition to each other |
| wrangle | to dispute angrily or peevishly : bicker |
| lethal | of, relating to, or causing death |
| ponderous | of very great weight |
| alacrity | promptness in response : cheerful readiness |
| domineer | to exercise arbitrary or overbearing control |