GRE Word List
CANKER
any ulcerous sore; ulcer; any evil; CF. cancer
The meaning of the word canker is any ulcerous sore; ulcer; any evil; CF. cancer.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| polemic | attack or defense of an opinion; controversy or refutation; argument in support of point of view; N. polemics: art of debate or controversy |
| default | failure to act; failure to perform a task or be present; V. |
| enclave | territory enclosed within an alien land |
| militant | combative; bellicose; N. |
| squeamish | easily shocked or sickened by unpleasant things; fastidious; Ex. A nurse should not be squeamish. |
| wry | (esp. of an expression of the face) twisted; with a humorous twist (expressing displeasure) |
| cartographer | map-maker |
| rummage | ransack; thoroughly search |
| craft | skill (esp. with one's hands); skill in deceiving people; guile; ADJ. crafty: cleverly deceitful; cunning |
| spruce | neat and trim in appearance; smart; Ex. Be spruce for your job interview; V. |
