GRE Word List
CONTAGION
a contagious disease
The meaning of the word contagion is a contagious disease.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| quisling | traitor |
| dupe | one that is easily deceived or cheated : fool |
| ramshackle | appearing ready to collapse : rickety |
| ravine | a small narrow steep-sided valley that is larger than a gully and smaller than a canyon and that is usually worn by running water |
| suspense | the state of being suspended : suspension |
| beguile | hoodwink |
| interpolate | to alter or corrupt (something, such as a text) by inserting new or foreign matter |
| tipple | to drink liquor especially by habit or to excess |
| simulate | to give or assume the appearance or effect of often with the intent to deceive : imitate |
| parochial | of or relating to a church parish |