---
title: "GRE Word of the Day: 1.27.2012"
description: "Deleterious - {adjective}
1. injurious to health: deleterious gases.

2. harmful; injurious: deleterious influences.

Synonyms:

pernicious, hurtful,"
---

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# [GRE Word of the Day: 1.27.2012](https://www.myguruedge.com/our-thinking/gre-and-the-graduate-school-admissions-process/bid/214434/GRE-Word-of-the-Day-1-27-2012)

 Written by [Mark Skoskiewicz](https://www.myguruedge.com/our-thinking/gre-and-the-graduate-school-admissions-process/author/mark-skoskiewicz) | January 27, 2012 7:14:00 PM Z

******Deleterious - {adjective}

**

1. injurious to health: *deleterious gases*.

2. harmful; injurious: *deleterious influences*.

Synonyms:

pernicious, hurtful, destructive; noxious.

Antonyms:

beneficial

Example Sentences:

1. Overwork can be *deleterious* to one's health.

2. Though and improved diet was beneficial, it could not overcome the *deleterious* effects on the disease.

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