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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|---|---|
| elicit | to call forth or draw out (something, such as information or a response) |
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| assimilate | to take into the mind and thoroughly understand |
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