GRE Word List
DETRIMENTAL
obviously harmful : damaging
The meaning of the word detrimental is obviously harmful : damaging.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| capacity | legal competency (see competence |
| mode | an arrangement of the eight diatonic notes or tones of an octave according to one of several fixed schemes of their intervals (see interval |
| friction | the rubbing of one body against another |
| capricious | governed or characterized by caprice : impulsive |
| dignitary | one who possesses exalted rank or holds a position of dignity or honor |
| cringe | to recoil in distaste |
| blatant | noisy especially in a vulgar or offensive manner : clamorous |
| harangue | a speech addressed to a public assembly |
| feral | of, relating to, or suggestive of a wild beast |
| jabber | to talk rapidly, indistinctly, or unintelligibly |