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
negateto deny the existence or truth of
virtualbeing such in essence or effect though not formally recognized or admitted
perpetuateto make perpetual or cause to last indefinitely
indigenousproduced, growing, living, or occurring natively or naturally in a particular region or environment
capillaryresembling a hair especially in slender elongated form
temerityunreasonable or foolhardy contempt of danger or opposition : rashness
proponentone who argues in favor of something : advocate
multilingualof, having, or expressed in several languages
charismaa personal magic of leadership arousing special popular loyalty or enthusiasm for a public figure (such as a political leader)
blatantnoisy especially in a vulgar or offensive manner : clamorous