GRE Word List
DETRIMENTAL
obviously harmful : damaging
The meaning of the word detrimental is obviously harmful : damaging.
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|---|---|
| affiliation | the state or relation of being closely associated or affiliated with a particular person, group, party, company, etc. |
| esteem | the regard in which one is held |
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| allude | to make indirect reference |
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| minutiae | a minute or minor detail |
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