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
laboriousinvolving, requiring, or characterized by hard and sustained effort : arduous
ancillarysubordinate
gazettenewspaper
quintessencethe fifth and highest element in ancient and medieval philosophy that permeates all nature and is the substance composing the celestial bodies
quixoticfoolishly impractical especially in the pursuit of ideals
pendulouspoised without visible support
loftyelevated in character and spirit : noble
dutifulfilled with or motivated by a sense of duty
orthographythe art of writing words with the proper letters according to standard usage
allayto subdue or reduce in intensity or severity : alleviate