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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latchto lay hold with or as if with the hands or arms
eruditehaving or showing knowledge that is gained by studying : possessing or displaying erudition
avariceexcessive or insatiable desire for wealth or gain : greediness
exonerateto relieve of a responsibility, obligation, or hardship
fraudulentcharacterized by, based on, or done by fraud : deceitful
interloperone that interlopes: such as
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ungainlylacking in smoothness or dexterity : clumsy
reiterateto state or do over again or repeatedly sometimes with wearying effect
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