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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impelto urge or drive forward or on by or as if by the exertion of strong moral pressure : force
favoritismthe showing of special favor : partiality
amnesialoss of memory due usually to brain injury, shock, fatigue, repression, or illness
bara straight piece (as of wood or metal) that is longer than it is wide and has any of various uses (as for a lever, support, barrier, or fastening)
predisposeto dispose in advance
impassivegiving no sign of feeling or emotion : expressionless
panaceaa remedy for all ills or difficulties : cure-all
propitiateto gain or regain the favor or goodwill of : appease
conventionagreement
prophylacticguarding from or preventing the spread or occurrence of disease or infection