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
parleyto speak with another : confer
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salientmoving by leaps or springs : jumping
disseminateto spread abroad as though sowing seed
congealto change from a fluid to a solid state by or as if by cold
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intersticea space that intervenes between things
collusionsecret agreement or cooperation especially for an illegal or deceitful purpose