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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allayto subdue or reduce in intensity or severity : alleviate
preciseexactly or sharply defined or stated
wheedleto influence or entice by soft words or flattery
jostleto come in contact or into collision
pareto trim off an outside, excess, or irregular part of
minutethe 60th part of an hour of time : 60 seconds
spoonerisma transposition of usually initial sounds of two or more words (as in tons of soil for sons of toil)