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
avocationa subordinate occupation pursued in addition to one's vocation especially for enjoyment : hobby
abateto decrease in force or intensity
sibyllineany of several prophetesses usually accepted as 10 in number and credited to widely separate parts of the ancient world (such as Babylonia, Egypt, Greece, and Italy)
stammerto make involuntary stops and repetitions in speaking : stutter
pietythe quality or state of being pious: such as
wrytwist
instigateto goad or urge forward : provoke
consonantbeing in agreement or harmony : free from elements making for discord
fuss:trouble or worry over trifles; make nervous; pay too much attention to; N: needless concern or worry (about a trivial thing); anxious nervous condition; display of attention; Ex. make a fuss over the baby
snuffleto snuff or sniff usually audibly and repeatedly