GRE Word List

CARRION

dead and putrefying flesh

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

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retainto keep in possession or use
severitythe quality or state of being severe : the condition of being very bad, serious, unpleasant, or harsh
accelerateto move faster : to gain speed
dishonorlack or loss of honor or reputation
sallowany of several Old World broad-leaved willows (such as Salix caprea) including important sources of charcoal and tanbark
miasmaa vaporous exhalation formerly believed to cause disease
exiguousexcessively scanty : inadequate
effectualproducing or able to produce a desired effect
paragona model of excellence or perfection
outspokendirect and open in speech or expression : frank