GRE Word List

CARRION

dead and putrefying flesh

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

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mottoa sentence, phrase, or word inscribed on something as appropriate to or indicative of its character or use
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appriseto give notice to : tell
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imminentready to take place : happening soon
ruminateto go over in the mind repeatedly and often casually or slowly