GRE Word List
DETRIMENTAL
obviously harmful : damaging
The meaning of the word detrimental is obviously harmful : damaging.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| reprobation | the act of reprobating : the state of being reprobated |
| slur | an insulting or disparaging remark or innuendo : aspersion |
| kismet | fate |
| manacle | a shackle for the hand or wrist : handcuff |
| psychopathic | of, relating to, or characterized by psychopathy |
| confound | to throw (a person) into confusion or perplexity |
| matriarch | a woman who rules or dominates a family, group, or state |
| forfeit | something forfeited or subject to being forfeited (as for a crime, offense, or neglect of duty) : penalty |
| effervescence | the property of forming bubbles : the action or process of effervescing |
| compulsive | having power to compel |