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

WordMeaning
stealtha cautious, unobtrusive, and secretive way of moving or proceeding intended to avoid detection
preamblean introductory statement
oatha solemn usually formal calling upon God or a god to witness to the truth of what one says or to witness that one sincerely intends to do what one says
rudimentaryconsisting in first principles : fundamental
cantthe expression or repetition of conventional or trite opinions or sentiments
reciteto repeat from memory or read aloud publicly
suavitysmoothly though often superficially gracious and sophisticated
incumbentthe holder of an office or ecclesiastical benefice
funerealof or relating to a funeral
nullifyto make null (see null