GRE Word List

CONTAGION

a contagious disease

The meaning of the word contagion is a contagious disease.

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WordMeaning
anonymitythe quality or state of being anonymous
impunityexemption or freedom from punishment, harm, or loss
interveneto occur, fall, or come between points of time or events
hyperboleextravagant exaggeration (such as "mile-high ice-cream cones")
contritefeeling or showing sorrow and remorse for improper or objectionable behavior, actions, etc.
lampoonsatire
bolta lightning stroke
tediumthe quality or state of being tedious : tediousness
communalof or relating to one or more communes
patronizeto act as patron of : provide aid or support for