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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WordMeaning
briskkeenly alert : lively
impartialnot partial or biased : treating or affecting all equally
larcenythe unlawful taking of personal property with intent to deprive the rightful owner of it permanently
applicationan act of applying:
avariceexcessive or insatiable desire for wealth or gain : greediness
prurientmarked by or arousing an immoderate or unwholesome interest or desire
manipulateto treat or operate with or as if with the hands or by mechanical means especially in a skillful manner
laitythe people of a religious faith as distinguished from its clergy
stoketo poke or stir up (a fire, flames, etc.) : supply with fuel
infiltrateto enter or become established in gradually or unobtrusively usually for subversive purposes