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 |
|---|---|
| overbearing | tending to overwhelm : overpowering |
| gibe | to utter taunting words |
| hermitage | the habitation of a hermit |
| entice | to attract artfully or adroitly or by arousing hope or desire : tempt |
| inroad | an advance or penetration often at the expense of someone or something |
| purse | a small bag for money |
| sound | a particular auditory impression : tone |
| precocious | exceptionally early in development or occurrence |
| speechless | unable to speak : dumb |
| disgruntle | to make ill-humored or discontented |