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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| subjugate | to bring under control and governance as a subject : conquer |
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| proponent | one who argues in favor of something : advocate |
| sedition | incitement of resistance to or insurrection against lawful authority |
| shove | to push along |
| egress | a place or means of going out : exit |
| drudgery | dull, irksome, and fatiguing work : uninspiring or menial labor |
| historic | historical |
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| ingratiate | to gain favor or favorable acceptance for by deliberate effort |