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
pretexta purpose or motive alleged or an appearance assumed in order to cloak the real intention or state of affairs
reminiscentof the character of or relating to reminiscence
cumulativeincreasing by successive additions
levythe imposition or collection of an assessment
braidto make from braids
tenuoushaving little substance or strength : flimsy
apologistsomeone who speaks or writes in defense of someone or something that is typically controversial, unpopular, or subject to criticism
disingenuouslacking in candor
hortatoryhortative
imperviousnot allowing entrance or passage : impenetrable