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.

Random words

WordMeaning
redundantexceeding what is necessary or normal : superfluous
umbragea feeling of pique or resentment at some often fancied slight or insult
perfunctorycharacterized by routine or superficiality : mechanical
quailany of numerous small gallinaceous birds: such as
kudospraise given for achievement
impassea predicament affording no obvious escape
tautologicalinvolving or containing rhetorical tautology : redundant
amuleta charm (such as an ornament) often inscribed with a magic incantation or symbol to aid the wearer or protect against evil (such as disease or witchcraft)
astigmatisma defect of an optical system (such as a lens) causing rays from a point to fail to meet in a focal point resulting in a blurred and imperfect image
mincingaffectedly dainty or delicate