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
patrimonyan estate inherited from one's father or ancestor
resumptionan act or instance of resuming : recommencement
disparageto depreciate (see depreciate
disheartento cause to lose hope, enthusiasm, or courage : to cause to lose spirit or morale
centaurany of a race of creatures fabled to be half human and half horse and to live in the mountains of Thessaly
implicateto bring into intimate or incriminating connection
preposterouscontrary to nature, reason, or common sense : absurd
enlivento give life, action, or spirit to : animate
furtivedone in a quiet and secretive way to avoid being noticed : surreptitious
impotentnot potent : lacking in power, strength, or vigor : helpless