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
desecrateto violate the sanctity of : profane
prosaiccharacteristic of prose as distinguished from poetry : factual
loathunwilling to do something contrary to one's ways of thinking : reluctant
infallibleincapable of error : unerring
prerogativean exclusive or special right, power, or privilege: such as
helma lever or wheel controlling the rudder of a ship for steering
gainsayto declare to be untrue or invalid
valorstrength of mind or spirit that enables a person to encounter danger with firmness : personal bravery
robusthaving or exhibiting strength or vigorous health
tritehackneyed or boring from much use : not fresh or original