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
infiltrateto enter or become established in gradually or unobtrusively usually for subversive purposes
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implementa device used in the performance of a task : tool
blusterto talk or act with noisy swaggering threats
ciliatedpossessing cilia
obesehaving excessive body fat
diademcrown
warrena place legally authorized for keeping small game (such as hare or pheasant)
artifactsa usually simple object (such as a tool or ornament) showing human workmanship or modification as distinguished from a natural object
demeritoffense