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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| excoriate | to wear off the skin of : abrade |
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| threat | an expression of intention to inflict evil, injury, or damage |
| pernicious | highly injurious or destructive : deadly |
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| circuit | a usually circular line encompassing an area |
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