GRE Word List

CORROSIVE

tending or having the power to corrode

The meaning of the word corrosive is tending or having the power to corrode.

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WordMeaning
supplecompliant often to the point of obsequiousness
unsulliednot soiled or tarnished : not sullied
proteanof or resembling Proteus in having a varied nature or ability to assume different forms
encomiasticone that praises : eulogist
altruisticrelating to or given to altruism:
soporificcausing or tending to cause sleep
aperturean opening or open space : hole
primatea bishop who has precedence in a province, a group of provinces, or a nation
optionalinvolving an option : not compulsory
retiringreserved