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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| tantalize | to tease or torment by or as if by presenting something desirable to the view but continually keeping it out of reach |
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| homage | a feudal ceremony by which a man acknowledges himself the vassal of a lord |
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| chortle | to sing or chant exultantly |
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