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
bastiona projecting part of a fortification
agitateto excite and often trouble the mind or feelings of : disturb
hueoverall character or appearance to the mind : complexion
aversehaving an active feeling of repugnance, dislike, or distaste
scrutinizeto examine closely and minutely
constraintthe act of constraining
floefloating ice formed in a large sheet on the surface of a body of water
discretionindividual choice or judgment
elasticcapable of recovering size and shape after deformation
fretto eat or gnaw into : corrode