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
epistemologistthe study or a theory of the nature and grounds of knowledge especially with reference to its limits and validity
scantylimited or less than sufficient in degree, quantity, or extent
slovenlyuntidy especially in personal appearance
nuancea subtle distinction or variation
oozea soft deposit (as of mud, slime, or shells) on the bottom of a body of water
graphitea soft black lustrous form of carbon that conducts electricity and is used in lead pencils and electrolytic anodes, as a lubricant, and as a moderator in nuclear reactors
extolto praise highly : glorify
cardinala high ecclesiastical official of the Roman Catholic Church who ranks next below the pope and is appointed by him to assist him as a member of the college of cardinals (see college
outlandishof or relating to another country : foreign
obloquya strongly condemnatory utterance : abusive language