GRE Word List
PERNICIOUS
very harmful; deadly; very destructive; Ex. pernicious effect/anemia
The meaning of the word pernicious is very harmful; deadly; very destructive; Ex. pernicious effect/anemia.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| trek | travel; journey; V: make a long difficult journey |
| euphony | sweet sound; ADJ. euphonious |
| proxy | authorized agent; authority to act for another |
| skim | read or glance through quickly; touch lightly in passing; brush; remove from the surface of a liquid |
| refectory | dining hall; room where meals are served (in a school) |
| demerit | fault; bad quality |
| oligarchy | government by a privileged few |
| attenuate | make thin; weaken |
| menial | suitable for servants; lowly; mean; N: someone who does menial work (esp. servant in a house) |
| irreverence | lack of proper respect or reverence; ADJ. irreverent |
