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
queasycausing nausea
despoilto strip of belongings, possessions, or value : pillage
divineof, relating to, or proceeding directly from God (see god
breachinfraction or violation of a law, obligation, tie, or standard
ravelto become unwoven, untwisted, or unwound : fray
cumbersomeunwieldy because of heaviness and bulk
benignof a mild type or character that does not threaten health or life
championa winner of first prize or first place in competition
actuateto put into mechanical action or motion
flamboyantmarked by or given to strikingly elaborate or colorful display or behavior