GRE Word List
DETRIMENTAL
obviously harmful : damaging
The meaning of the word detrimental is obviously harmful : damaging.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| unanimity | the quality or state of being unanimous |
| canvass | to go through (a district) or go to (persons) in order to solicit orders or political support or to determine opinions or sentiments |
| admonish | to indicate duties or obligations to |
| scuffle | to struggle at close quarters with disorder and confusion |
| wholesome | promoting health or well-being of mind or spirit |
| consort | associate |
| sheathe | to put into or furnish with a sheath |
| rebuff | to reject or criticize sharply : snub |
| saturate | to satisfy fully : satiate |
| metaphor | a figure of speech in which a word or phrase literally denoting one kind of object or idea is used in place of another to suggest a likeness or analogy between them (as in drowning in money) |