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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WordMeaning
germanebeing at once relevant and appropriate : fitting
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aspirantone who aspires
portlydignified
bigota person who is obstinately or intolerantly devoted to his or her own opinions and prejudices
arcaneknown or knowable only to a few people : secret
grotesquea style of decorative art characterized by fanciful or fantastic human and animal forms often interwoven with foliage or similar figures that may distort the natural into absurdity, ugliness, or caricature
simianof, relating to, or resembling monkeys or apes
auxiliaryoffering or providing help
noisomenoxious