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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| gerontocracy | rule by elders |
| flout | to treat with contemptuous disregard : scorn |
| array | to dress or decorate especially in splendid or impressive attire : adorn |
| patina | a usually green film formed naturally on copper and bronze by long exposure or artificially (as by acids) and often valued aesthetically for its color |
| continence | the ability to retain a bodily discharge voluntarily |
| grudging | unwilling |
| dazzle | to lose clear vision especially from looking at bright light |
| philanthropist | one who makes an active effort to promote human welfare : a person who practices philanthropy |
| manacle | a shackle for the hand or wrist : handcuff |
| comity | friendly social atmosphere : social harmony |