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 |
|---|---|
| levity | excessive or unseemly frivolity |
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| blatant | noisy especially in a vulgar or offensive manner : clamorous |
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| timorous | of a timid disposition : fearful |
| crestfallen | having a drooping crest or hanging head |
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| careen | to put (a ship or boat) on a beach especially in order to clean, caulk, or repair the hull |