GRE Word List
CONTAGION
a contagious disease
The meaning of the word contagion is a contagious disease.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| levy | the imposition or collection of an assessment |
| foist | to introduce or insert surreptitiously or without warrant |
| chagrin | disquietude or distress of mind caused by humiliation, disappointment, or failure |
| obfuscate | to throw into shadow : darken |
| alloy | the degree of mixture with base metals : fineness |
| standstill | a state characterized by absence of motion or of progress : stop |
| illuminate | to supply or brighten with light |
| suitor | one that petitions or entreats |
| harass | exhaust |
| amicable | characterized by friendly goodwill : peaceable |