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
coniferany of an order (Coniferales) of mostly evergreen trees and shrubs having usually needle-shaped or scalelike leaves and including forms (such as pines) with true cones and others (such as yews) with an arillate fruit
bohemiana native or inhabitant of Bohemia
squanderto spend extravagantly or foolishly : dissipate
chroniccontinuing or occurring again and again for a long time
incognitowith one's identity concealed
primethe second of the canonical hours
vergebrink
nihilista viewpoint that traditional values and beliefs are unfounded and that existence is senseless and useless
commonplacecommonly found or seen : ordinary
fiascoa complete failure