GRE Word List

CARCINOGENIC

producing or tending to produce cancer

The meaning of the word carcinogenic is producing or tending to produce cancer.

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sophomoricconceited and overconfident of knowledge but poorly informed and immature
stemthe main trunk of a plant
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cessationa temporary or final ceasing (as of action) : stop
trilogya series of three dramas or literary works or sometimes three musical compositions that are closely related and develop a single theme
flashylacking in substance or flavor : insipid
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contentiona point advanced or maintained in a debate or argument
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