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 |
|---|---|
| integrity | firm adherence to a code of especially moral or artistic values : incorruptibility |
| abstruse | difficult to comprehend : recondite |
| aver | to declare positively |
| recipient | one that receives : receiver |
| appall | to overcome with consternation, shock, or dismay |
| extrovert | a person whose personality is characterized by extroversion : a typically gregarious and unreserved person who enjoys and seeks out social interaction |
| cessation | a temporary or final ceasing (as of action) : stop |
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| redolent | exuding fragrance : aromatic |
| depravity | a corrupt act or practice |