GRE Word List
CONTAGION
a contagious disease
The meaning of the word contagion is a contagious disease.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| monotony | tedious sameness |
| conformist | one who conforms : a person who behaves in accordance with prevailing standards or customs and typically dislikes or avoids unconventional behavior |
| shangri-la | a remote beautiful imaginary place where life approaches perfection : utopia |
| adage | a saying often in metaphorical form that typically embodies a common observation |
| pariah | a member of a low caste of southern India |
| glib | showing little forethought or preparation : offhand |
| indict | to charge with a crime by the finding or presentment of a jury (such as a grand jury) in due form of law |
| awful | extremely disagreeable or objectionable |
| enact | to establish by legal and authoritative act |
| apostate | one who commits apostasy |