GRE Vocabulary

GRE Word: Pernicious - Meaning, Synonyms and Example

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pernicious (adjective)

Meaning

Pernicious: highly harmful.

Synonyms

destructive, deadly

Example Sentence

The pernicious effects of gossip.

Memory Tip

Make a flashcard: write pernicious on one side and the meaning with your own sentence on the other. Review it three times this week.