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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| gloss | a surface luster or brightness : shine |
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| excerpt | a passage (as from a book or musical composition) selected, performed, or copied : extract |
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| influx | a coming in |
| surpass | to become better, greater, or stronger than : exceed |
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