GRE Word List

CONTAGION

a contagious disease

The meaning of the word contagion is a contagious disease.

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somaticof, relating to, or affecting the body especially as distinguished from the germplasm
requisiteneeded for a particular purpose : essential
embitterto excite bitter feelings in
ennuia feeling of weariness and dissatisfaction : boredom
divaprima donna
outfitthe act of fitting out or equipping (as for a voyage or expedition)
berserkan ancient Scandinavian warrior frenzied in battle and held to be invulnerable
forfeitsomething forfeited or subject to being forfeited (as for a crime, offense, or neglect of duty) : penalty
miragean optical (see optical
sumptuousextremely costly, rich, luxurious, or magnificent