GRE Word List

CONTAGION

a contagious disease

The meaning of the word contagion is a contagious disease.

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WordMeaning
outwitto get the better of by superior cleverness : outsmart
fancifulmarked by fancy or unrestrained imagination rather than by reason and experience
sovereigntysupreme power especially over a body politic
concomitantaccompanying especially in a subordinate or incidental way
canvassto go through (a district) or go to (persons) in order to solicit orders or political support or to determine opinions or sentiments
crypticsecret
baskto lie or relax in a pleasant warmth or atmosphere
germinateto cause to sprout or develop
tureena deep and usually covered bowl from which foods (such as soup) are served
assentto agree to or approve of something (such as an idea or suggestion) especially after thoughtful consideration : concur