GRE Word List
INSIDIOUS
having a gradual and cumulative effect : subtle
The meaning of the word insidious is having a gradual and cumulative effect : subtle.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| stupefy | to make stupid, groggy, or insensible |
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| curfew | the sounding of a bell at evening |
| odorous | having an odor: such as |
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| dexterous | mentally adroit and skillful : clever |
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