GRE Word List

NOISOME

noxious

The meaning of the word noisome is noxious.

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WordMeaning
conciliatoryintended to gain goodwill or favor or to reduce hostility : tending or intended to conciliate
vegetateto lead a passive existence without exertion of body or mind
aliasotherwise called : otherwise known as
pertsaucily free and forward : flippantly cocky and assured
regimena systematic plan (as of diet, therapy, or medication) especially when designed to improve and maintain the health of a patient
impetusa driving force : impulse
luminousemitting or reflecting usually steady, suffused, or glowing light
disengageto release from something that engages or involves
mirewet spongy earth (as of a bog or marsh)
surlymenacing or threatening in appearance