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 |
|---|---|
| privy | private |
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| disjunction | a sharp cleavage : disunion |
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| dispirited | to deprive of morale or enthusiasm |
| liability | the quality or state of being liable |
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