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
intractablenot easily governed, managed, or directed
whetto sharpen by rubbing on or with something (such as a stone)
resoundto become filled with sound : reverberate
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retaliateto return like for like
dabbleto work or involve oneself superficially or intermittently especially in a secondary activity or interest
redoubtablecausing fear or alarm : formidable
manifestoa written statement declaring publicly the intentions, motives, or views of its issuer
berateto scold or condemn vehemently and at length
vulpineof, relating to, or resembling a fox