GRE Word List
DETRIMENTAL
obviously harmful : damaging
The meaning of the word detrimental is obviously harmful : damaging.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| fundamental | serving as a basis supporting existence or determining essential structure or function : basic |
| subliminal | inadequate to produce a sensation or a perception |
| problematic | posing a problem : difficult to solve or decide |
| repine | to feel or express dejection or discontent : complain |
| tribune | a Roman official under the monarchy and the republic with the function of protecting the plebeian citizen from arbitrary action by the patrician magistrates |
| stoop | to bend the body or a part of the body forward and downward sometimes simultaneously bending the knees |
| static | exerting force by reason of weight alone without motion |
| mulct | fine |
| enthrall | to hold spellbound : charm |
| niggle | trifle |