GRE Word List
CONTAGION
a contagious disease
The meaning of the word contagion is a contagious disease.
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| retroactive | extending in scope or effect to a prior time or to conditions that existed or originated in the past |
| hygiene | a science of the establishment and maintenance of health |
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| conformist | one who conforms : a person who behaves in accordance with prevailing standards or customs and typically dislikes or avoids unconventional behavior |
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