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.

Random words

WordMeaning
oozea soft deposit (as of mud, slime, or shells) on the bottom of a body of water
beelinea straight direct course
brevityshortness of duration
reverberatereflect
perceptiveresponsive to sensory stimuli : discerning
solemnityformal or ceremonious observance of an occasion or event
numismatistthe study or collection of coins, tokens, and paper money and sometimes related objects (such as medals)
hibernateto pass the winter in a torpid or resting state
filchto steal secretly or casually
punctiliousmarked by or concerned about precise accordance with the details of codes or conventions