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 |
|---|---|
| opportune | suitable or convenient for a particular occurrence |
| archaeology | the scientific study of material remains (such as tools, pottery, jewelry, stone walls, and monuments) of past human life and activities |
| magistrate | an official entrusted with administration of the laws: such as |
| upshot | the final result : outcome |
| idle | not occupied or employed: such as |
| knoll | a small round hill : mound |
| convoluted | having convolutions |
| idolatry | the worship of a physical object as a god |
| phlegmatic | resembling, consisting of, or producing the humor phlegm |
| abstinence | the practice of abstaining from something : the practice of not doing or having something that is wanted or enjoyable |