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
pulverizeto reduce (as by crushing, beating, or grinding) to very small particles : atomize
dankunpleasantly moist or wet
collationa light meal allowed on fast days in place of lunch or supper
magniloquentspeaking in or characterized by a high-flown often bombastic style or manner
incriminateto charge with or show evidence or proof of involvement in a crime or fault
drudgerydull, irksome, and fatiguing work : uninspiring or menial labor
testatora person who dies leaving a will or testament in force
dribbleto issue sporadically and in small bits
gentlefree from harshness, sternness, or violence
propoundto offer for discussion or consideration