GRE Word List
DETRIMENTAL
obviously harmful : damaging
The meaning of the word detrimental is obviously harmful : damaging.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| ventral | of or relating to the belly : abdominal |
| rummage | to make a thorough search or investigation |
| lachrymose | given to tears or weeping : tearful |
| weird | of strange or extraordinary character : odd |
| jettison | to get rid of as superfluous or encumbering : omit or forgo as part of a plan or as the result of some other decision |
| bridle | the headgear with which a horse is governed and which carries a bit (see bit |
| vernacular | using a language or dialect native to a region or country rather than a literary, cultured, or foreign language |
| habitat | the place or environment where a plant or animal naturally or normally lives and grows |
| repine | to feel or express dejection or discontent : complain |
| overthrow | overturn |