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
accelerateto move faster : to gain speed
bickerpetulant quarreling : altercation
enthrallto hold spellbound : charm
sublimatesublime
luminousemitting or reflecting usually steady, suffused, or glowing light
gluttonone given habitually to greedy and voracious eating and drinking
sentientresponsive to or conscious of sense impressions
insensatelacking sense or understanding
emblazonto inscribe or adorn with or as if with heraldic bearings or devices
resuscitateto revive from apparent death or from unconsciousness