GRE Word List
CONTAGION
a contagious disease
The meaning of the word contagion is a contagious disease.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| catcall | a loud or raucous cry made especially to express disapproval (as at a sports event) |
| adjunct | something joined or added to another thing but not essentially a part of it |
| corpuscle | a minute particle |
| fleece | the coat of wool covering a wool-bearing animal (such as a sheep) |
| teetotalism | the principle or practice of complete abstinence from alcoholic drinks |
| amnesty | the act of an authority (such as a government) by which pardon is granted to a large group of individuals |
| vendor | one that vends : seller |
| unguent | a soothing or healing salve : ointment |
| relish | characteristic flavor |
| contrive | devise |