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
drollhaving a humorous, whimsical, or odd quality
hiatusa break in or as if in a material object : gap
estrangedhaving lost former closeness and affection : in a state of alienation from a previous close or familial relationship
complicityassociation or participation in or as if in a wrongful act
swear-wordword considered offensive; Ex. ``bloody''
sonorousproducing sound (as when struck)
askewout of line : at an angle
galea strong current of air:
improviseto compose, recite, play, or sing extemporaneously
maudlindrunk enough to be emotionally silly