GRE Word List

CONTAGION

a contagious disease

The meaning of the word contagion is a contagious disease.

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WordMeaning
leewayan allowable margin of freedom or variation : tolerance
disgruntleto make ill-humored or discontented
cowerto shrink away or crouch especially for shelter from something that menaces, domineers, or dismays
deferencerespect and esteem due a superior or an elder
simulateto give or assume the appearance or effect of often with the intent to deceive : imitate
finishto come to an end : terminate
flushto fly away suddenly
glareto shine with a harsh uncomfortably brilliant light
boona timely benefit : blessing
castrateto deprive (a male animal or person) of the testes