GRE Word List
CONTAMINATE
to soil, stain, corrupt, or infect by contact or association
The meaning of the word contaminate is to soil, stain, corrupt, or infect by contact or association.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| compelling | that compels: such as |
| archaic | having the characteristics of the language of the past and surviving chiefly in specialized uses |
| engulf | to flow over and enclose : overwhelm |
| soar | to fly aloft or about |
| amoral | having or showing no concern about whether behavior is morally right or wrong |
| hubris | exaggerated pride or self-confidence |
| consolidation | the act or process of consolidating : the state of being consolidated |
| violate | break |
| acknowledge | to recognize the rights, authority, or status of |
| holocaust | a sacrifice (see sacrifice |