GRE Word List
PERNICIOUS
highly injurious or destructive : deadly
The meaning of the word pernicious is highly injurious or destructive : deadly.
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|---|---|
| forthcoming | being about to appear or to be produced or made available |
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| deterrent | serving to discourage, prevent, or inhibit : serving to deter |
| biting | having the power to bite |
| intrigue | the practice of engaging in secret schemes |
| interloper | one that interlopes: such as |
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| array | to dress or decorate especially in splendid or impressive attire : adorn |
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