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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vindicateto free from allegation or blame
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snipa small piece that is snipped off
adjurationa solemn oath
catastrophea momentous tragic event ranging from extreme misfortune to utter overthrow or ruin
cursiverunning
attributea quality, character, or characteristic ascribed to someone or something
codicila legal instrument made to modify an earlier will
litotesunderstatement in which an affirmative is expressed by the negative of the contrary (as in "not a bad singer" or "not unhappy")
ceremoniousdevoted to forms and ceremony