GRE Word List

CARRION

dead and putrefying flesh

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

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impelto urge or drive forward or on by or as if by the exertion of strong moral pressure : force
enunciateto make a definite or systematic statement of
masqueradea social gathering of persons wearing masks and often fantastic costumes
anthologya collection of selected literary pieces or passages or works of art or music
capricea sudden, impulsive, and seemingly unmotivated notion or action
semblanceoutward and often specious appearance or show : form
consolean architectural member projecting from a wall to form a bracket or from a keystone for ornament
deadlocka state of inaction or neutralization resulting from the opposition of equally powerful uncompromising persons or factions : standstill
rampantrearing upon the hind legs with forelegs extended
apotheosisthe perfect form or example of something : quintessence