GRE Word List
QUARANTINE
a period of 40 days
The meaning of the word quarantine is a period of 40 days.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| mange | any of various persistent contagious skin diseases marked especially by eczematous inflammation and loss of hair, affecting domestic animals or sometimes humans, and caused by a minute parasitic mite compare sarcoptic mange |
| elliptical | of, relating to, or shaped like an ellipse |
| dissident | disagreeing especially with an established religious or political system, organization, or belief |
| bestow | to put to use : apply |
| favoritism | the showing of special favor : partiality |
| exemplary | deserving imitation : commendable |
| scheme | a plan or program of action |
| elaboration | planned or carried out with great care |
| confound | to throw (a person) into confusion or perplexity |
| gist | essence; main point; substance |