GRE Word List

SEPTIC

of or causing sepsis; putrid; producing putrefaction; N. sepsis: poisoning of part of the body (producing pus)

The meaning of the word septic is of or causing sepsis; putrid; producing putrefaction; N. sepsis: poisoning of part of the body (producing pus).

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WordMeaning
affluenceabundance; wealth
obligatorybinding; required; compulsory; V. oblige: constrain; make grateful; do a favor; accommodate
surpassexceed
genialitycheerfulness; kindliness; sympathy; ADJ. genial: cheerful and good-tempered
sproutbegin to grow; give off shoots or buds; N: new growth on a plant; shoot
inverseopposite
visageface; appearance
bargainagreement between two groups or people; something for sale at a price advantageous to the buyer; V: negotiate; trade; Ex. bargaining power
breedproduce young; rear; bring up; produce (an undesirable condition); N: kind or sort of animal or plant
maroonleave helpless on a deserted island or coast; ADJ. red brown