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
remonstrateto present and urge reasons in opposition : expostulate
scurryto move in or as if in a brisk pace : scamper
crescendoa gradual increase
mitigateto cause to become less harsh or hostile : mollify
effulgentradiant splendor : brilliance
cognizancea distinguishing mark or emblem (such as a heraldic bearing)
renditionthe act or result of rendering something: such as
growlrumble
bereftdeprived or robbed of the possession or use of something
doffto remove (an article of wear) from the body