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 |
|---|---|
| zenith | the point of the celestial sphere that is directly opposite the nadir and vertically above the observer see azimuth illustration |
| felicitous | very well suited or expressed : apt |
| imbalance | lack of balance : the state of being out of equilibrium or out of proportion |
| yeoman | an attendant or officer in a royal or noble household |
| ornithologist | a branch of zoology dealing with birds |
| apostate | one who commits apostasy |
| abscond | to depart secretly and hide oneself |
| fresco | the art of painting on freshly spread moist lime plaster with water-based pigments |
| bravado | blustering swaggering conduct |
| consign | to give over to another's care |