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 |
|---|---|
| motif | a usually recurring salient thematic element (as in the arts) |
| contention | a point advanced or maintained in a debate or argument |
| maculated | marked with spots : blotched |
| immune | not susceptible or responsive |
| gnarl | snarl |
| uproar | a state of commotion, excitement, or violent disturbance |
| endear | to cause to become beloved or admired |
| sow | an adult female swine |
| illusion | a misleading image presented to the vision : optical illusion |
| coroner | a usually elected public officer who is typically not required to have specific medical qualifications and whose principal duty is to inquire by an inquest into the cause of any death which there is reason to suppose is not due to natural causes compare medical examiner |