GRE Word List

CONTAGION

a contagious disease

The meaning of the word contagion is a contagious disease.

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WordMeaning
lurkto lie in wait in a place of concealment especially for an evil purpose
simulateto give or assume the appearance or effect of often with the intent to deceive : imitate
dismantleto disconnect the pieces of
inklinga slight knowledge or vague notion
machiavellianof or relating to Machiavelli or Machiavellianism
antiquatedoutmoded or discredited by reason of age : old and no longer useful, popular, or accepted
temporizeto act to suit the time or occasion : yield to current or dominant opinion
circuitoushaving a circular or winding course
injuriousinflicting or tending to inflict injury : detrimental
smatteringsuperficial piecemeal knowledge