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
trothloyal or pledged faithfulness : fidelity
conformistone who conforms : a person who behaves in accordance with prevailing standards or customs and typically dislikes or avoids unconventional behavior
distraughtagitated with doubt or mental conflict or pain
climeclimate
bulkmagnitude
enticeto attract artfully or adroitly or by arousing hope or desire : tempt
harrowingacutely distressing or painful
reclineto cause or permit to incline backwards
dowdynot neat or becoming in appearance : shabby
litotesunderstatement in which an affirmative is expressed by the negative of the contrary (as in "not a bad singer" or "not unhappy")