GRE Word List

CARRION

dead and putrefying flesh

The meaning of the word carrion is dead and putrefying flesh.

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WordMeaning
recapitulateto retell or restate briefly : summarize
wagto be in motion : stir
plagiarizeto steal and pass off (the ideas or words of another) as one's own : use (another's production) without crediting the source
vituperativeuttering or given to censure : containing or characterized by verbal abuse
nutritionthe act or process of nourishing or being nourished
winsomegenerally pleasing and engaging often because of a childlike charm and innocence
cronea cruel or ugly old woman
forfeitsomething forfeited or subject to being forfeited (as for a crime, offense, or neglect of duty) : penalty
dabbleto work or involve oneself superficially or intermittently especially in a secondary activity or interest
premonitorygiving warning