GRE Word List

DETRIMENTAL

obviously harmful : damaging

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

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WordMeaning
reprobationthe act of reprobating : the state of being reprobated
sluran insulting or disparaging remark or innuendo : aspersion
kismetfate
manaclea shackle for the hand or wrist : handcuff
psychopathicof, relating to, or characterized by psychopathy
confoundto throw (a person) into confusion or perplexity
matriarcha woman who rules or dominates a family, group, or state
forfeitsomething forfeited or subject to being forfeited (as for a crime, offense, or neglect of duty) : penalty
effervescencethe property of forming bubbles : the action or process of effervescing
compulsivehaving power to compel