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
interto deposit (a dead body) in the earth or in a tomb
blueof the color whose hue is that of the clear sky : of the color blue (see blue
fiascoa complete failure
shiftto exchange for or replace by another : change
bearingthe manner in which one behaves or comports oneself : the manner in which one bears (see bear
nefariousflagrantly wicked or impious : evil
foistto introduce or insert surreptitiously or without warrant
hygienea science of the establishment and maintenance of health
conveneto come together in a body
deterrentserving to discourage, prevent, or inhibit : serving to deter