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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| prurient | marked by or arousing an immoderate or unwholesome interest or desire |
| brawl | to quarrel or fight noisily : wrangle |
| coquette | a woman who endeavors without sincere affection to gain the attention and admiration of men |
| imperious | marked by arrogant assurance : domineering |
| egotistical | characterized by egotism : having, showing, or arising from an exaggerated sense of self-importance |
| expository | of, relating to, or containing exposition |
| repine | to feel or express dejection or discontent : complain |
| ulterior | going beyond what is openly said or shown and especially what is proper |
| elixir | a substance held capable of changing base metals into gold |
| fallow | of a light yellowish-brown color |