GRE Word List

PERNICIOUS

highly injurious or destructive : deadly

The meaning of the word pernicious is highly injurious or destructive : deadly.

Random words

WordMeaning
discordlack of agreement or harmony (as between persons, things, or ideas)
obsessivetending to cause obsession
forfeitsomething forfeited or subject to being forfeited (as for a crime, offense, or neglect of duty) : penalty
verdantgreen in tint or color
impietythe quality or state of being impious : irreverence
babbleto talk enthusiastically or excessively
somberso shaded as to be dark and gloomy
glitterto shine by reflection with many small flashes of brilliant light : sparkle
subservientuseful in an inferior capacity : subordinate
far-fetchedbrought from a remote time or place