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 |
|---|---|
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| wither | to become dry and sapless |
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| frieze | a heavy durable coarse wool and shoddy fabric with a rough surface |
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| vainglorious | marked by vainglory : boastful |
| ordain | to invest (see invest |
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