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.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| pastiche | a literary, artistic, musical, or architectural work that imitates the style of previous work |
| entourage | one's attendants or associates |
| commemorate | to call to remembrance |
| lament | to mourn aloud : wail |
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| sprout | to grow, spring up, or come forth as or as if a sprout |
| knave | a tricky deceitful fellow |
| strew | to spread by scattering |
| quandary | a state of perplexity or doubt |
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