Exam: GRE (Verbal)

Definition: Causing damage or injury to someone or something.

Example: Smoking is harmful to your health.

Definition: In a way that causes damage or injury.

Example: The chemicals were used harmfully, affecting the environment negatively.

Definition: The quality or state of causing damage or injury.

Example: The harmfulness of pollution is a major concern for the environment.

Definition: The quality or state of not causing harm or injury.

Example: The harmlessness of the new product was confirmed by safety tests.

Definition: Relating to harmony, often used to describe sounds that are pleasing to the ear or elements that are well integrated together.

Example: The choir sang a harmonic piece that filled the church with beautiful sounds.

Definition: A musical tone that is produced by vibrating strings or air columns, which is related to a fundamental tone and has a frequency that is a whole-number multiple of it.

Example: The musician played a harmonic on the guitar, creating a beautiful, ringing sound.

Definition: In a way that relates to harmony, often used in music to describe how notes or chords work together pleasingly.

Example: The musicians played harmonically, creating a beautiful blend of sounds.

Definition: The quality of being in agreement or harmony with others, creating a pleasing and balanced effect.

Example: The harmoniousness of their voices made the song sound beautiful.

Definition: The process of making different things work together in a pleasing way or to agree with each other.

Example: The harmonization of different musical styles created a unique sound.

Definition: A set of straps and fittings used to attach a draft animal to a vehicle or implement, or to secure a person in a harness for activities like parachuting or climbing.

Example: The horse was fitted with a harness to pull the cart.

Definition: To control and make use of something, often by using a special device or method.

Example: The team worked hard to harness the power of the wind for their new energy project.

Definition: A woman who is often seen as angry, unpleasant, and harsh in her behavior or attitude.

Example: The harridan yelled at the children for playing too loudly.