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
confiscateappropriated by the government : forfeited
repellentserving or tending to drive away or ward off
renovateto restore to a former better state (as by cleaning, repairing, or rebuilding)
thriveto grow vigorously : flourish
curatora person who oversees or manages a place (such as a museum or zoo) that offers exhibits
ephemerallasting a very short time
lopsidedleaning to one side
feralof, relating to, or suggestive of a wild beast
improvidentnot provident : not foreseeing and providing for the future
intriguethe practice of engaging in secret schemes