GRE Word List

SEPTIC

of, relating to, or causing putrefaction

The meaning of the word septic is of, relating to, or causing putrefaction.

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WordMeaning
outskirtsa part remote from the center : border
citeto call upon officially or authoritatively to appear (as before a court)
attenuateto lessen the amount, force, magnitude, or value of : weaken
auroraldawn
detractiona lessening of reputation or esteem especially by envious, malicious, or petty criticism : belittling
sepulchera place of burial : tomb
invalidateto make invalid
draughta rough written version of something that is not yet in its final form; to write the first rough version of something such as a letter, speech, book or law; to choose people and send them somewhere for a special task
vyingcontending; to strive for superiority
convivialrelating to, occupied with, or fond of feasting, drinking, and good company