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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proxythe agency, function, or office of a deputy who acts as a substitute for another
dossiera file containing detailed records on a particular person or subject
incidencerate of occurrence or influence
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dankunpleasantly moist or wet
ruthlesshaving no pity : merciless
bedraggleto wet thoroughly
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modulateto tune to a key or pitch
slaughterthe act of killing