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

WordMeaning
symbiosisthe living together in more or less intimate association or close union of two dissimilar organisms (as in parasitism or commensalism)
cynicalhaving or showing the attitude or temper of a cynic: such as
lavishexpending or bestowing profusely : prodigal
belateddelayed beyond the usual time
misconductmismanagement especially of governmental or military responsibilities
poignancythe quality or state of being poignant
ubiquitousexisting or being everywhere at the same time : constantly encountered : widespread
quotidianoccurring every day
amorousstrongly moved by love and especially sexual love
repugnancethe quality or fact of being contradictory or inconsistent