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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| archaeology | the scientific study of material remains (such as tools, pottery, jewelry, stone walls, and monuments) of past human life and activities |
| painstaking | taking pains : expending, showing, or involving diligent care and effort |
| catapult | an ancient military device for hurling missiles |
| unique | being the only one : sole |
| satiate | filled to satiety |
| poseur | a person who pretends to be what he or she is not : an affected or insincere person |
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| nurture | training |
| flaccid | not firm or stiff |
| vindicate | to free from allegation or blame |