GRE Word List

CONTAGION

a contagious disease

The meaning of the word contagion is a contagious disease.

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WordMeaning
defunctno longer living, existing, or functioning
unfalteringnot wavering or weakening : firm
zealota zealous person
siftto put through a sieve
matriarcha woman who rules or dominates a family, group, or state
viscidhaving an adhesive quality : sticky
paramountsuperior to all others : supreme
rationalhaving reason or understanding
solemnityformal or ceremonious observance of an occasion or event
premonitionprevious notice or warning : forewarning