GRE Word List
DETRIMENTAL
obviously harmful : damaging
The meaning of the word detrimental is obviously harmful : damaging.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| pretext | a purpose or motive alleged or an appearance assumed in order to cloak the real intention or state of affairs |
| lien | a charge upon real or personal property for the satisfaction of some debt or duty ordinarily arising by operation of law |
| mutilate | to cut up or alter radically so as to make imperfect |
| unprepossessing | not tending to create a favorable impression : not prepossessing |
| corrode | to eat away by degrees as if by gnawing |
| appropriate | especially suitable or compatible : fitting |
| vying | contending; to strive for superiority |
| erroneous | containing or characterized by error : mistaken |
| layman | a person who is not a member of the clergy |
| asperity | roughness of manner or of temper : harshness of behavior or speech that expresses bitterness or anger |