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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| conifer | any 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 |
| bohemian | a native or inhabitant of Bohemia |
| squander | to spend extravagantly or foolishly : dissipate |
| chronic | continuing or occurring again and again for a long time |
| incognito | with one's identity concealed |
| prime | the second of the canonical hours |
| verge | brink |
| nihilist | a viewpoint that traditional values and beliefs are unfounded and that existence is senseless and useless |
| commonplace | commonly found or seen : ordinary |
| fiasco | a complete failure |