GRE Word List
DETRIMENTAL
obviously harmful : damaging
The meaning of the word detrimental is obviously harmful : damaging.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| diversion | the act or an instance of diverting or straying from a course, activity, or use : deviation |
| stanch | to check or stop the flowing of |
| arid | excessively dry |
| conformist | one who conforms : a person who behaves in accordance with prevailing standards or customs and typically dislikes or avoids unconventional behavior |
| circumspect | careful to consider all circumstances and possible consequences : prudent |
| sonic | utilizing, produced by, or relating to sound waves |
| emetic | an agent that induces vomiting |
| intermittent | coming and going at intervals : not continuous |
| litany | a prayer consisting of a series of invocations and supplications by the leader with alternate responses by the congregation |
| trivia | unimportant matters : trivial facts or details |