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
savorthe taste or smell of something
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stammerto make involuntary stops and repetitions in speaking : stutter
occidentwest
ejaculationan act of ejaculating
occludeto close up or block off : obstruct
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