GRE Word List

NOXIOUS

physically harmful or destructive to living beings

The meaning of the word noxious is physically harmful or destructive to living beings.

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WordMeaning
dismantleto disconnect the pieces of
holstera leather or fabric case for carrying a firearm on the person (as on the hip or chest), on a saddle, or in a vehicle
semblanceoutward and often specious appearance or show : form
institutionalizeto make into an institution : give character of an institution to
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surgeto rise and fall actively : toss
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marto ruin or diminish the perfection or wholeness of : spoil
outstripto go faster or farther than
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