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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caucusa closed meeting of a group of persons belonging to the same political party or faction usually to select candidates or to decide on policy
incantationa use of spells or verbal charms spoken or sung as a part of a ritual of magic
undertakerone who undertakes : one who takes the risk and management of business : entrepreneur
hacklesone of the long narrow feathers on the neck or saddle of a bird
assiduousshowing great care, attention, and effort : marked by careful unremitting attention or persistent application
fetidhaving a heavy offensive smell
unmitigatednot lessened : unrelieved
chorusa company of singers and dancers in Athenian drama participating in or commenting on the action
metersystematically arranged and measured rhythm (see rhythm
sparseof few and scattered elements