GRE Word List
DETRIMENTAL
obviously harmful : damaging
The meaning of the word detrimental is obviously harmful : damaging.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| mediate | occupying a middle position |
| traduce | to expose to shame or blame by means of falsehood and misrepresentation |
| medium | something in a middle position |
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| bate | to reduce the force or intensity of : restrain |
| throng | a multitude of assembled persons |
| defection | conscious abandonment of allegiance or duty (as to a person, cause, or doctrine) : desertion |
| complement | something that fills up, completes, or makes better or perfect |
| madrigal | a medieval short lyrical poem in a strict poetic form |
| ransack | to look through thoroughly in often a rough way |