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
incarnateinvested with bodily and especially human nature and form
amplifyto expand (something, such as a statement) by the use of detail or illustration or by closer analysis
kindredof a similar nature or character : like
mirewet spongy earth (as of a bog or marsh)
claspa device (such as a hook) for holding objects or parts together
basethe bottom of something considered as its support : foundation
bewareto be on one's guard
bombastpretentious inflated speech or writing
conclavea private meeting or secret assembly
pulverizeto reduce (as by crushing, beating, or grinding) to very small particles : atomize