GRE Word List
DETRIMENTAL
obviously harmful : damaging
The meaning of the word detrimental is obviously harmful : damaging.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| pretentious | characterized by pretension: such as |
| sequester | to set apart : segregate |
| meander | a winding path or course |
| junta | a council or committee for political or governmental purposes |
| conciliatory | intended to gain goodwill or favor or to reduce hostility : tending or intended to conciliate |
| junket | trip |
| decree | an order usually having the force of law |
| prerogative | an exclusive or special right, power, or privilege: such as |
| pander | to act as a pander |
| shrewd | marked by clever discerning awareness and hardheaded acumen |