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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WordMeaning
tossto throw with a quick, light, or careless motion or with a sudden jerk
execrabledeserving to be execrated : detestable
stampedea wild headlong rush or flight of frightened animals
enumerateto ascertain the number of : count
suffuseto spread over or through in the manner of fluid or light : flush
finesserefinement or delicacy of workmanship, structure, or texture
perennialpresent at all seasons of the year
proteanof or resembling Proteus in having a varied nature or ability to assume different forms
esteemthe regard in which one is held
bewitchto influence or affect especially injuriously by witchcraft