Pernicious is an adjective meaning very destructive.
Pernicious es un adjetivo que significa que es muy destructivo.
| Word | pernicious |
|---|---|
| Part of Speech | ADJ. |
| Definition | very destructive. |
| Sentence | Crack cocaine has had a pernicious effect on urban society: it has destroyed families, turned children into drug dealers, and increased the spread of violent crimes. |
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