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
decorousmarked by propriety and good taste : correct
debuta first appearance
impartialnot partial or biased : treating or affecting all equally
leavena substance (such as yeast) used to produce fermentation in dough or a liquid
hema border of a cloth article doubled back and stitched down
museto become absorbed in thought
unrequitednot requited : not reciprocated or returned in kind
fiascoa complete failure
animadversiona critical and usually censorious remark
ambrosiathe food of the Greek and Roman gods