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
largessliberal giving (as of money) to or as if to an inferior
cleaveto adhere firmly and closely or loyally and unwaveringly
extraditionthe surrender of an alleged criminal usually under the provisions of a treaty or statute by one authority (such as a state) to another having jurisdiction to try the charge
epauletsomething that ornaments or protects the shoulder: such as
consistencyagreement or harmony of parts or features to one another or a whole : correspondence
raucousdisagreeably harsh or strident : hoarse
pompositypompous demeanor, speech, or behavior
criteriaa standard on which a judgment or decision may be based
expenditurethe act or process of expending
beholdenbeing under obligation for a favor or gift : indebted