GRE Word List

DETRIMENTAL

obviously harmful : damaging

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

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WordMeaning
pretentiouscharacterized by pretension: such as
sequesterto set apart : segregate
meandera winding path or course
juntaa council or committee for political or governmental purposes
conciliatoryintended to gain goodwill or favor or to reduce hostility : tending or intended to conciliate
junkettrip
decreean order usually having the force of law
prerogativean exclusive or special right, power, or privilege: such as
panderto act as a pander
shrewdmarked by clever discerning awareness and hardheaded acumen