GRE Word List
CONTRABAND
illegal or prohibited traffic in goods : smuggling
The meaning of the word contraband is illegal or prohibited traffic in goods : smuggling.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| urbane | notably polite or polished in manner |
| mannerism | exaggerated or affected (see affected |
| dappled | marked with small spots or patches contrasting with the background |
| erroneous | containing or characterized by error : mistaken |
| hue_and_cry | outcry; loud cry or clamor; strong protest; Ex. hue and cry against the new rule |
| concentric | having a common center |
| raffle | to engage in a raffle |
| dabble | to work or involve oneself superficially or intermittently especially in a secondary activity or interest |
| conjugal | of or relating to the married state or to married persons and their relations : connubial |
| effective | producing a decided, decisive, or desired effect |