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 |
|---|---|
| sham | a trick that deludes : hoax |
| dispense | to divide and share out according to a plan : to deal out in portions |
| faction | a party or group (as within a government) that is often contentious or self-seeking : clique |
| harrowing | acutely distressing or painful |
| dislodge | to drive from a position of hiding, defense, or advantage |
| privy | private |
| accrue | to come into existence as a legally enforceable claim |
| shack | hut |
| trance | stupor |
| artful | performed with or showing art or skill |