Word of the Day for 10th Grade

Tuesday, February 24

pernicious adj

Definition: Working or spreading in a hidden and usually injurious way; Exceedingly harmful

Synonyms: baneful, deadly, harmful

Usage: Luckily, the pernicious tumor was discovered and removed before it could cause any irreparable damage.

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