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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| jest | a joking or mocking remark |
| temper | heat of mind or emotion : proneness to anger : passion |
| buffoon | a ludicrous figure : clown |
| discredit | to refuse to accept as true or accurate : disbelieve |
| supercilious | coolly and patronizingly haughty |
| braggart | a loud arrogant boaster |
| lucre | monetary gain : profit |
| perpetual | continuing forever : everlasting |
| formality | compliance with formal or conventional rules : ceremony |
| squash | to press or beat into a pulp or a flat mass : crush |