GRE Word List

DETRIMENTAL

obviously harmful : damaging

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

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WordMeaning
diversionthe act or an instance of diverting or straying from a course, activity, or use : deviation
stanchto check or stop the flowing of
aridexcessively dry
conformistone who conforms : a person who behaves in accordance with prevailing standards or customs and typically dislikes or avoids unconventional behavior
circumspectcareful to consider all circumstances and possible consequences : prudent
sonicutilizing, produced by, or relating to sound waves
emetican agent that induces vomiting
intermittentcoming and going at intervals : not continuous
litanya prayer consisting of a series of invocations and supplications by the leader with alternate responses by the congregation
triviaunimportant matters : trivial facts or details