GRE Word List
CONTAGION
a contagious disease
The meaning of the word contagion is a contagious disease.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| ineffectual | not producing the proper or intended effect : futile |
| irreparable | not reparable : irremediable |
| skirmish | a minor fight in war usually incidental to larger movements |
| tome | book |
| manumit | to release from slavery |
| onerous | involving, imposing, or constituting a burden : troublesome |
| rivulet | a small stream |
| balmy | having the qualities of balm : soothing |
| 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 |
| enterprising | marked by an independent energetic spirit and by readiness to act |