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 |
|---|---|
| badinage | playful repartee : banter |
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| hereafter | after this in sequence or in time |
| declivity | downward inclination |
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| halting | marked by a lack of sureness or effectiveness |