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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| schism | division |
| irony | the use of words to express something other than and especially the opposite of the literal meaning |
| hierarchy | a division of angels |
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| supplicant | one who supplicates |
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