GRE Word List

DETRIMENTAL

obviously harmful : damaging

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

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virusany of a large group of submicroscopic infectious agents that are usually regarded as nonliving extremely complex molecules, that typically contain a protein coat surrounding an RNA or DNA core of genetic material but no semipermeable membrane, that are capable of growth and multiplication only in living cells, and that cause various important diseases in humans, animals, and plants
overwhelmupset
concorda state of agreement : harmony
emissaryone designated as the agent of another : representative
annotateto make or furnish critical or explanatory notes or comment
sanctuarya consecrated place: such as
repelto drive back : repulse
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rusticof, relating to, or suitable for the country : rural