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 |
|---|---|
| serendipity | the faculty or phenomenon of finding valuable or agreeable things not sought for |
| willowy | abounding with willows |
| pantomime | pantomimist |
| veracity | conformity with truth or fact : accuracy |
| clique | a narrow exclusive circle or group of persons |
| renege | to go back on a promise or commitment |
| collusion | secret agreement or cooperation especially for an illegal or deceitful purpose |
| polyglot | one who is polyglot |
| stalwart | marked by outstanding strength and vigor of body, mind, or spirit |
| eschew | to avoid habitually especially on moral or practical grounds : shun |