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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recoursea turning to someone or something for help or protection
sleightdeceitful craftiness
cognateof the same or similar nature : generically alike
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verbatimin the exact words : word for word
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absolutefree from imperfection : perfect
collectedgathered together