GRE Word List

CONTAGION

a contagious disease

The meaning of the word contagion is a contagious disease.

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luxuriateto grow profusely : thrive
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wrestto pull, force, or move by violent wringing or twisting movements
comebacka sharp or witty reply : retort
gougea chisel with a concavo-convex cross section
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