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 |
|---|---|
| succumb | to yield to superior strength or force or overpowering appeal or desire |
| squabble | a noisy altercation or quarrel usually over petty matters |
| exult | to be extremely joyful : rejoice |
| comestible | edible |
| lace | to draw together the edges of by or as if by a lace passed through eyelets |
| urbane | notably polite or polished in manner |
| palpable | capable of being touched or felt : tangible |
| pluck | to pull or pick off or out |
| orient | to direct (something, such as a book or film) toward the interests of a particular group |
| talisman | an object held to act as a charm to avert evil and bring good fortune |