GRE Word List

CARRION

dead and putrefying flesh

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

Random words

WordMeaning
maudlindrunk enough to be emotionally silly
dowdynot neat or becoming in appearance : shabby
bequeathto give or leave by will (see will
dronea stingless male bee (as of the honeybee) that has the role of mating with the queen and does not gather nectar or pollen
confoundto throw (a person) into confusion or perplexity
colossusa statue of gigantic size and proportions
confidentialmarked by intimacy or willingness to confide
unfetterto free from fetters
duressforcible restraint or restriction
meretriciousof or relating to a prostitute : having the nature of prostitution