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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stolidhaving or expressing little or no sensibility : unemotional
repletefully or abundantly provided or filled
obligatorybinding in law or conscience
devoteean ardent follower, supporter, or enthusiast (as of a religion, art form, or sport)
callusa thickening of or a hard thickened area on skin or bark
dinghya small boat carried on or towed behind a larger boat as a tender or a lifeboat
capillaryresembling a hair especially in slender elongated form
absolutefree from imperfection : perfect
existentialof, relating to, or affirming existence
vouchsafeto grant or furnish often in a gracious or condescending manner