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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|---|---|
| temporal | of or relating to time as opposed to eternity |
| self-righteous | convinced of one's own righteousness especially in contrast with the actions and beliefs of others : narrow-mindedly moralistic |
| requisite | needed for a particular purpose : essential |
| arrears | the state of being behind in the discharge of obligations |
| solicitor | one that solicits |
| contagion | a contagious disease |
| absolve | to set (someone) free from an obligation or the consequences of guilt |
| gingerly | very cautious or careful |
| ingenuous | showing innocent or childlike simplicity and candidness |
| quorum | a select group |