GRE Word List
DETRIMENTAL
obviously harmful : damaging
The meaning of the word detrimental is obviously harmful : damaging.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| alimony | an allowance made to one spouse by the other for support pending or after legal separation or divorce |
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| glib | showing little forethought or preparation : offhand |
| predator | an organism that primarily obtains food by the killing and consuming of other organisms : an organism that lives by predation |
| flirt | to move erratically : flit |
| gravity | dignity or sobriety of bearing |
| unmitigated | not lessened : unrelieved |
| culmination | the action of culminating |
| repine | to feel or express dejection or discontent : complain |
| anguish | extreme pain, distress, or anxiety |