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

WordMeaning
harbingersomething that foreshadows a future event : something that gives an anticipatory sign of what is to come
vernalof, relating to, or occurring in the spring
rumbleto make a low heavy rolling sound
somberso shaded as to be dark and gloomy
idlenot occupied or employed: such as
requiema mass for the dead
venerateto regard with reverential respect or with admiring deference
legerdemainsleight of hand
repositorya place, room, or container where something is deposited or stored : depository
proponentone who argues in favor of something : advocate