GRE Word List

CONTAGION

a contagious disease

The meaning of the word contagion is a contagious disease.

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besetto set or stud with or as if with ornaments
nauticalof, relating to, or associated with seamen, navigation, or ships
drollhaving a humorous, whimsical, or odd quality
facadethe front of a building
pervertto cause to turn aside or away from what is good or true or morally right : corrupt
podiuma low wall serving as a foundation or terrace wall: such as
timorousof a timid disposition : fearful
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camaraderiea spirit of friendly good-fellowship
igniteto set afire