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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oblivionthe fact or condition of not remembering : a state marked by lack of awareness or consciousness
restivestubbornly resisting control : balky
retrenchcut down
venerablecalling forth respect through age, character, and attainments
correlateeither of two things so related that one directly implies or is complementary to the other (such as husband and wife)
imbalancelack of balance : the state of being out of equilibrium or out of proportion
embarkto go on board a vehicle for transportation
prefigureto show, suggest, or announce by an antecedent type, image, or likeness
obviateto anticipate and prevent (something, such as a situation) or make (an action) unnecessary
striatedmarked with striations or striae