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
distraughtagitated with doubt or mental conflict or pain
spatsquabble; minor dispute; minor quarrel
homilya usually short sermon
raveto talk irrationally in or as if in delirium
taintto contaminate morally : corrupt
effectuateto cause or bring about (something) : to put (something) into effect or operation : effect
invidiousof an unpleasant or objectionable nature : obnoxious
phoenixa legendary bird which according to one account lived 500 years, burned itself to ashes on a pyre, and rose alive from the ashes to live another period
convivialrelating to, occupied with, or fond of feasting, drinking, and good company
cowerto shrink away or crouch especially for shelter from something that menaces, domineers, or dismays