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 |
|---|---|
| coup | a sudden decisive exercise of force in politics and especially the violent overthrow or alteration of an existing government by a small group : coup d'Γ©tat |
| interregnum | the time during which a throne is vacant between two successive reigns or regimes |
| solemnity | formal or ceremonious observance of an occasion or event |
| conspire | plot |
| aloft | at or to a great height |
| catechism | oral instruction |
| enormity | an outrageous, improper, vicious, or immoral act |
| placate | to soothe or mollify especially by concessions : appease |
| assimilate | to take into the mind and thoroughly understand |
| wrath | strong vengeful anger or indignation |