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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| gush | to issue copiously or violently |
| opaque | blocking the passage of radiant energy and especially light : exhibiting opacity (see opacity |
| obstinate | stubbornly adhering to an opinion, purpose, or course in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion |
| expeditious | marked by or acting with prompt efficiency |
| wholesome | promoting health or well-being of mind or spirit |
| pithy | consisting of or abounding in pith |
| epaulet | something that ornaments or protects the shoulder: such as |
| carping | marked by or inclined to querulous and often perverse criticism |
| ingrate | an ungrateful person |
| spoonerism | a transposition of usually initial sounds of two or more words (as in tons of soil for sons of toil) |