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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| lot | an object used as a counter in determining a question by chance see also throw in one's lot with |
| spoilsport | one who spoils the sport or pleasure of others |
| rationalize | to bring into accord with reason or cause something to seem reasonable: such as |
| mimicry | an instance of mimicking |
| expunge | to strike out, obliterate, or mark for deletion |
| tangential | touching lightly : incidental |
| dictum | a noteworthy statement: such as |
| apropos | being both relevant and opportune |
| defame | to harm the reputation of by communicating false statements about : to harm the reputation of by libel (see libel |
| beholden | being under obligation for a favor or gift : indebted |