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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WordMeaning
enlivento give life, action, or spirit to : animate
distortto twist (see twist
abjureto renounce upon oath
misanthropea person who hates or distrusts humankind
incontrovertiblenot open to question : indisputable
drabslattern
belligerentinclined to or exhibiting assertiveness, hostility, or combativeness
dissipateto break up and drive off
buttressa projecting structure of masonry or wood for supporting or giving stability to a wall or building
understateto represent as less than is the case