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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missivea written communication : letter
winnowto remove (something, such as chaff) by a current of air
museto become absorbed in thought
rumbleto make a low heavy rolling sound
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doctrinea principle or position or the body of principles in a branch of knowledge or system of belief : dogma
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