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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finishedentirely done
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venturesomeinclined to court or incur risk or danger : daring
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expedientsuitable for achieving a particular end in a given circumstance
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