Pernicious
[pur-NIH-shus]
Hint 1.
Adding the suffix -ous (‘tending to’) to the Latin pernici(es) (“ruin”) gives you pernicious.
Hint 2. Sentence to give context:
“Partying every night of the week was having a pernicious effect on Pam’s health.”
What is the best definition of pernicious?
A.
Totally insignificant
B.
Immediately disastrous
C.
Ultimately beneficial
D.
Gradually harmful
Hint 1.
Adding the suffix -ous (‘tending to’) to the Latin pernici(es) (“ruin”) gives you pernicious.
Hint 2. Sentence to give context:
“Partying every night of the week was having a pernicious effect on Pam’s health.”
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