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
infiltrateto enter or become established in gradually or unobtrusively usually for subversive purposes
forebodingthe act of one who forebodes
deifyto make a god of
laceto draw together the edges of by or as if by a lace passed through eyelets
disheartento cause to lose hope, enthusiasm, or courage : to cause to lose spirit or morale
descryto catch sight of
bartererto trade by exchanging one commodity for another : to trade goods or services in exchange for other goods or services
atheistica person who does not believe in the existence of a god or any gods : one who subscribes to or advocates atheism
pertinaciousadhering resolutely to an opinion, purpose, or design
compulsorymandatory