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.

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cognizancea distinguishing mark or emblem (such as a heraldic bearing)
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simulateto give or assume the appearance or effect of often with the intent to deceive : imitate
deltathe 4th letter of the Greek alphabet see Alphabet Table
glossa surface luster or brightness : shine
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habituateto make used to something : accustom
colloquialused in or characteristic of familiar and informal conversation