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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| concord | a state of agreement : harmony |
| lot | an object used as a counter in determining a question by chance see also throw in one's lot with |
| apprise | to give notice to : tell |
| mystic | mystical |
| perfunctory | characterized by routine or superficiality : mechanical |
| neophyte | a new convert : proselyte |
| dissent | to withhold assent or approval |
| swear | to utter or take solemnly (an oath) |
| judicious | having, exercising, or characterized by sound judgment |
| resourceful | able to meet situations : capable of devising ways and means |