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 |
|---|---|
| scurrilous | using or given to coarse language |
| apothecary | one who prepares and sells drugs or compounds for medicinal purposes |
| occlude | to close up or block off : obstruct |
| aspire | to seek to attain or accomplish a particular goal |
| abusive | using harsh, insulting language |
| communal | of or relating to one or more communes |
| convention | agreement |
| jaundiced | affected with or as if with jaundice |
| admonish | to indicate duties or obligations to |
| upshot | the final result : outcome |