GRE Word List
DETRIMENTAL
obviously harmful : damaging
The meaning of the word detrimental is obviously harmful : damaging.
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|---|---|
| pedestal | the support or foot of a late classic or neoclassical column see column illustration |
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| brunt | the principal force, shock, or stress (as of an attack) |
| understate | to represent as less than is the case |
| adept | thoroughly proficient : expert |
| brawl | to quarrel or fight noisily : wrangle |
| ambush | to attack by surprise from a hidden place : waylay |
| dyspeptic | indigestion |
| credence | mental acceptance as true or real |
| paste | a dough that contains a considerable proportion of fat and is used for pastry crust or fancy rolls |