GRE Word List
INJURIOUS
inflicting or tending to inflict injury : detrimental
The meaning of the word injurious is inflicting or tending to inflict injury : detrimental.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| derivation | the formation of a word from another word or base (as by the addition of a usually noninflectional affix) |
| clip | encompass |
| pretext | a purpose or motive alleged or an appearance assumed in order to cloak the real intention or state of affairs |
| exemplary | deserving imitation : commendable |
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| bolster | a long pillow or cushion |
| magnate | a person of rank, power, influence, or distinction often in a specified area |
| abate | to decrease in force or intensity |
| concatenate | linked together |
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