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.

Random words

WordMeaning
hideousoffensive to the senses and especially to sight : exceedingly ugly
manumitto release from slavery
insubordinationdisobedient to authority
throttleto compress the throat of : choke
subversivethe act of subverting : the state of being subverted
potenthaving or wielding force, authority, or influence : powerful
buoyanthaving buoyancy
plumagethe feathers of a bird
boona timely benefit : blessing
homespunspun or made at home