GRE Word List
INJURIOUS
harmful; causing injury
The meaning of the word injurious is harmful; causing injury.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| tirade | long angry denunciatory speech; diatribe; harangue; extended scolding; denunciation |
| untoward | unexpected and adverse; unfortunate or unlucky; Ex. untoward encounter |
| trenchant | cutting; incisive; keen |
| dehydrate | remove water from; dry out |
| volatile | changeable; of a quickly changing nature (as of temper); mercurial; tending to violence; evaporating rapidly; Ex. volatile character/situation in the street |
| blandishment | flattery |
| dismember | cut into small parts; cut (a body) apart limb from limb |
| acumen | mental keenness; sharpness of judgment; ability to judge quickly and well; Ex. business acumen |
| ramshackle | (of a building or vehicle) poorly constructed; rickety; falling apart |
| forestall | prevent by taking action in advance |
