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
clichea trite phrase or expression
protractto prolong in time or space : continue
misdemeanora crime less serious than a felony (see felony
espionagethe practice of spying or using spies to obtain information about the plans and activities especially of a foreign government or a competing company
imperviousnot allowing entrance or passage : impenetrable
glamoran exciting and often illusory and romantic attractiveness
sheatheto put into or furnish with a sheath
euphemismthe substitution of an agreeable or inoffensive expression for one that may offend or suggest something unpleasant
beseechto beg for urgently or anxiously
dutifulfilled with or motivated by a sense of duty