GRE Word List

DETRIMENTAL

obviously harmful : damaging

The meaning of the word detrimental is obviously harmful : damaging.

Random words

WordMeaning
voyeursomeone who obtains sexual gratification from observing unsuspecting individuals who are partly undressed, naked, or engaged in sexual acts
horoscopea diagram of the relative positions of planets and signs of the zodiac at a specific time (as at one's birth) for use by astrologers in inferring individual character and personality traits and in foretelling events of a person's life
rectitudethe quality or state of being straight
embryonicof or relating to an embryo
pungentsharply painful
standstilla state characterized by absence of motion or of progress : stop
rectifyto set right : remedy
vainhaving or showing undue or excessive pride in one's appearance or achievements : conceited
deducibleto determine by reasoning or deduction
nutritiousnourishing