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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| nib | bill |
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| tarnish | to dull or destroy the luster of by or as if by air, dust, or dirt : soil |
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| rivulet | a small stream |
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