GRE Word List
DETRIMENTAL
obviously harmful : damaging
The meaning of the word detrimental is obviously harmful : damaging.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| mishap | an unfortunate accident |
| dispirited | to deprive of morale or enthusiasm |
| propulsive | tending or having power to propel |
| lexicographer | an author or editor of a dictionary |
| bravado | blustering swaggering conduct |
| ephemeral | lasting a very short time |
| fresco | the art of painting on freshly spread moist lime plaster with water-based pigments |
| distrait | apprehensively divided or withdrawn in attention : distracted |
| preclude | to make impossible by necessary consequence : rule out in advance |
| allure | to entice by charm or attraction |