GRE Word List
DETRIMENTAL
obviously harmful : damaging
The meaning of the word detrimental is obviously harmful : damaging.
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Word | Meaning |
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deference | respect and esteem due a superior or an elder |
offensive | making attack : aggressive |
decadence | the process of becoming decadent : the quality or state of being decadent |
crinkle | to form many short bends or ripples |
cohesion | the act or state of sticking together tightly |
detain | to hold or keep in or as if in custody |
inviolable | secure from violation or profanation |
awful | extremely disagreeable or objectionable |
turmoil | a state or condition of extreme confusion, agitation, or commotion |
hapless | having no luck : unfortunate |