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 |
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ego | the self especially as contrasted with another self or the world |
fracas | a noisy quarrel : brawl |
delta | the 4th letter of the Greek alphabet see Alphabet Table |
stoke | to poke or stir up (a fire, flames, etc.) : supply with fuel |
complicity | association or participation in or as if in a wrongful act |
shack | hut |
languid | drooping or flagging from or as if from exhaustion : weak |
robust | having or exhibiting strength or vigorous health |
prolixity | unduly prolonged or drawn out : too long |
gaffe | a social or diplomatic blunder |