GRE Word List
DETRIMENTAL
obviously harmful : damaging
The meaning of the word detrimental is obviously harmful : damaging.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| evocative | evoking or tending to evoke an especially emotional response |
| catharsis | purification or purgation of the emotions (such as pity and fear) primarily through art |
| capacity | legal competency (see competence |
| chancellor | the secretary of a nobleman, prince, or king |
| misconstrue | to interpret (something, such as a statement or action) wrongly : misinterpret |
| accommodate | to provide with something desired, needed, or suited |
| misdemeanor | a crime less serious than a felony (see felony |
| unimpeachable | not impeachable: such as |
| assumption | a taking to or upon oneself |
| remunerative | serving to remunerate |