Pernicious
Adjective
/pərˈnɪʃəs/
English Definition
Having a harmful effect, especially in a gradual or subtle way.
हिंदी अर्थ: हानिकारक, विनाशकारी, घातक (विशेषकर धीरे-धीरे या गुप्त रूप से)
💡 How to Remember Easily (Realistic Memory Hook / Mnemonic)
💡 Memory Trick: Imagine a tiny, seemingly harmless crack in the foundation of your house. You ignore it. Over time, it grows, letting in water, weakening the structure, and slowly making your entire house 'PERISH US!' (Pernicious sounds like 'PERISH US!'). It's not an immediate collapse, but a subtle, insidious, and ultimately destructive influence. This little crack is *pernicious*.
📝 Practical Context & Exam Sentence
"The doctor warned that prolonged exposure to the polluted air could have pernicious effects on lung health, even if symptoms weren't immediately apparent."
🟢 Synonyms (Similar Meaning)
Deleterious
Detrimental
Malign
Insidious
Noxious
🔴 Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
Beneficial
Salutary
Wholesome
Advantageous
Harmless
📖 More Exam Vocabulary
Alacrity
Brisk and cheerful readiness; eagerness or enthusiasm shown in doing something.Ubiquitous
Present, appearing, or found everywhere at the same time; omnipresent.Tenacious
Holding firmly to a purpose, opinion, or course of action; persistent and refusing to give up.Aberration
A departure from what is normal, usual, or expected, typically an unwelcome or unusual one.Meticulous
Showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise.
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