GRE Word List

CONTAGION

a contagious disease

The meaning of the word contagion is a contagious disease.

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WordMeaning
subterfugedeception by artifice or stratagem in order to conceal, escape, or evade
assentto agree to or approve of something (such as an idea or suggestion) especially after thoughtful consideration : concur
aridexcessively dry
notorietythe quality or state of being notorious
moribundbeing in the state of dying : approaching death
insolventunable to pay debts as they fall due in the usual course of business
expurgateto cleanse of something morally harmful, offensive, or erroneous
sensitizationthe action or process of sensitizing
warrantsanction
revoketo annul by recalling or taking back : rescind