GRE Word List

MIASMA

a vaporous exhalation formerly believed to cause disease

The meaning of the word miasma is a vaporous exhalation formerly believed to cause disease.

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WordMeaning
unassuagednot quenched, eased, or satisfied : not assuaged
contagiona contagious disease
indignityan act that offends against a person's dignity or self-respect : insult
stammerto make involuntary stops and repetitions in speaking : stutter
sacrosanctmost sacred or holy : inviolable
pallto lose strength or effectiveness
perverseturned away from what is right or good : corrupt
irremediablenot remediable
meandera winding path or course
sledgesledgehammer