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
glazeto furnish or fit with glass
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trystan agreement (as between lovers) to meet
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coupa sudden decisive exercise of force in politics and especially the violent overthrow or alteration of an existing government by a small group : coup d'Γ©tat
thriveto grow vigorously : flourish
credentialwarranting credit or confidence
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