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 |
|---|---|
| equipoise | a state of equilibrium |
| pretension | an allegation of doubtful value : pretext |
| ordination | the act or an instance of ordaining : the state of being ordained |
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| horde | a political subdivision of central Asian nomads |
| aviary | a place for keeping birds confined |
| irate | roused to ire |
| bridle | the headgear with which a horse is governed and which carries a bit (see bit |
| cynosure | the northern constellation Ursa Minor |
| concord | a state of agreement : harmony |