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 |
|---|---|
| ostensible | intended for display : open to view |
| puzzle | to offer or represent to (someone) a problem difficult to solve or a situation difficult to resolve : challenge mentally |
| irony | the use of words to express something other than and especially the opposite of the literal meaning |
| doldrums | a spell of listlessness or despondency |
| converse | to exchange thoughts and opinions in speech : talk |
| convex | curved or rounded outward like the exterior of a sphere or circle |
| disparity | a noticeable and usually significant difference or dissimilarity |
| niggle | trifle |
| sow | an adult female swine |
| clown | farmer |