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.

Random words

WordMeaning
chasethe hunting of wild animals
lotan object used as a counter in determining a question by chance see also throw in one's lot with
ingenioushaving or showing an unusual aptitude for discovering, inventing, or contriving
conjectureinference formed without proof or sufficient evidence
aghaststruck with terror, amazement, or horror : shocked and upset
concertedmutually contrived or agreed on
pretensionan allegation of doubtful value : pretext
gangrenelocal death of soft tissues due to loss of blood supply
maculatedmarked with spots : blotched
gambolto skip about in play : frisk