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

WordMeaning
rescindto take away : remove
listlesscharacterized by lack of interest, energy, or spirit
negligibleso small or unimportant or of so little consequence as to warrant little or no attention : trifling
gauntexcessively thin and angular
bemoanto express deep grief or distress over
finesserefinement or delicacy of workmanship, structure, or texture
tepidmoderately warm : lukewarm
accessiblecapable of being reached
undulatinghaving a wavy surface, edge, or markings
impendingoccurring or likely to occur soon : upcoming