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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| automaton | a mechanism that is relatively self-operating |
| delete | to eliminate especially by blotting out, cutting out, or erasing |
| arduous | hard to accomplish or achieve : difficult |
| thrive | to grow vigorously : flourish |
| earthly | characteristic of or belonging to this earth |
| creed | a brief authoritative formula of religious belief |
| verbatim | in the exact words : word for word |
| laconic | using or involving the use of a minimum of words : concise to the point of seeming rude or mysterious |
| neologism | a new word, usage, or expression |
| impartial | not partial or biased : treating or affecting all equally |