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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materialism | a theory that physical matter is the only or fundamental reality and that all being and processes and phenomena can be explained as manifestations or results of matter (see matter |
betoken | to typify beforehand : presage |
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atrocity | a shockingly bad or atrocious act, object, or situation |
glutinous | having the quality of glue : gummy |
fanfare | a short and lively sounding of trumpets |
maul | a heavy often wooden-headed hammer used especially for driving wedges |
worldly | of, relating to, or devoted to this world and its pursuits rather than to religion or spiritual affairs |
studied | carefully considered or prepared : thoughtful |
vantage | a position giving a strategic advantage, commanding perspective, or comprehensive view |