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 |
|---|---|
| privation | an act or instance of depriving : deprivation |
| pervasive | existing in or spreading through every part of something |
| ostentatious | attracting or seeking to attract attention, admiration, or envy often by gaudiness or obviousness : overly elaborate or conspicuous : characterized by, fond of, or evincing ostentation |
| actuate | to put into mechanical action or motion |
| dilapidated | decayed, deteriorated, or fallen into partial ruin especially through neglect or misuse |
| ambience | a feeling or mood associated with a particular place, person, or thing : atmosphere |
| gull | any of numerous long-winged web-footed aquatic birds (subfamily Larinae of the family Laridae) |
| discriminate | to mark or perceive the distinguishing or peculiar features of |
| reciprocal | inversely related : opposite |
| implore | to make an earnest request to (someone) : beg |