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 |
|---|---|
| corpulent | having a large bulky body : obese |
| vicissitude | the quality or state of being changeable : mutability |
| placate | to soothe or mollify especially by concessions : appease |
| embark | to go on board a vehicle for transportation |
| ascendancy | governing or controlling influence : domination |
| slough | a place of deep mud or mire |
| browbeat | to intimidate or disconcert by a stern manner or arrogant speech : bully |
| duration | continuance in time |
| peruse | to examine or consider with attention and in detail : study |
| reverberate | reflect |