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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serenitythe quality or state of being serene
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rumbleto make a low heavy rolling sound
encroachmentto enter by gradual steps or by stealth into the possessions or rights of another
resolutionthe act or process of resolving: such as
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indoctrinateto imbue with a usually partisan or sectarian opinion, point of view, or principle