GRE Word List

CONTAGION

a contagious disease

The meaning of the word contagion is a contagious disease.

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WordMeaning
excoriateto wear off the skin of : abrade
facetany of the definable aspects that make up a subject (as of contemplation) or an object (as of consideration)
auspiciousshowing or suggesting that future success is likely : propitious
nomadicof, relating to, or characteristic of nomads
nuancea subtle distinction or variation
reproveto scold or correct usually gently or with kindly intent
ignoblecharacterized by baseness, lowness, or meanness
candorunreserved, honest, or sincere expression : forthrightness
forbearancea refraining from the enforcement of something (such as a debt, right, or obligation) that is due
spatefreshet