GRE Word List

CANKER

an erosive or spreading sore

The meaning of the word canker is an erosive or spreading sore.

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WordMeaning
esotericdesigned for or understood by the specially initiated alone
listlesscharacterized by lack of interest, energy, or spirit
bifurcateddivided into two branches or parts
ironythe use of words to express something other than and especially the opposite of the literal meaning
dilettantea person having a superficial interest in an art or a branch of knowledge : dabbler
arraignto call (a defendant) before a court to answer to an indictment : charge
primpto dress, adorn, or arrange in a careful or finicky manner
innateexisting in, belonging to, or determined by factors present in an individual from birth : native
martineta strict disciplinarian
hubrisexaggerated pride or self-confidence