GRE Word List

CONTAGION

a contagious disease

The meaning of the word contagion is a contagious disease.

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monotonytedious sameness
conformistone who conforms : a person who behaves in accordance with prevailing standards or customs and typically dislikes or avoids unconventional behavior
shangri-laa remote beautiful imaginary place where life approaches perfection : utopia
adagea saying often in metaphorical form that typically embodies a common observation
pariaha member of a low caste of southern India
glibshowing little forethought or preparation : offhand
indictto charge with a crime by the finding or presentment of a jury (such as a grand jury) in due form of law
awfulextremely disagreeable or objectionable
enactto establish by legal and authoritative act
apostateone who commits apostasy