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 |
|---|---|
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| migratory | of, relating to, or characterized by migration |
| rotundity | marked by roundness : rounded |
| consistency | agreement or harmony of parts or features to one another or a whole : correspondence |
| institute | something that is instituted: such as |
| assumption | a taking to or upon oneself |
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