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
bodeto indicate (something, such as a future event) by signs : presage
abutto border on : to touch along an edge
augurydivination from auspices (see auspice
sequesterto set apart : segregate
culpritone accused of or charged with a crime
aloftat or to a great height
suffuseto spread over or through in the manner of fluid or light : flush
retiringreserved
tossto throw with a quick, light, or careless motion or with a sudden jerk
civilof or relating to citizens