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 |
|---|---|
| lackluster | lacking in sheen, brilliance, or vitality : dull |
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| sophist | philosopher |
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| quadruped | an animal having four feet |
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| assert | to state or declare positively and often forcefully or aggressively |
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