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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| pertinent | having a clear decisive relevance to the matter in hand |
| projectile | a body projected by external force and continuing in motion by its own inertia |
| infraction | the act of infringing : violation |
| cameo | a gem carved in relief (see relief |
| orthography | the art of writing words with the proper letters according to standard usage |
| expropriate | to deprive of possession or proprietary rights |
| windfall | something (such as a tree or fruit) blown down by the wind |
| jocular | said or done as a joke : characterized by jesting : playful |
| chary | discreetly cautious: such as |
| gerontocracy | rule by elders |