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).
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| heresy | opinion contrary to popular belief; opinion contrary to accepted religion; ADJ. heretical; CF. heretic |
| gratuity | tip |
| forthcoming | happening in the near future; ready; willing to help; Ex. No answer was forthcoming. |
| pauper | very poor person |
| unction | the act of anointing with oil; Ex. extreme unction |
| spate | sudden flood or rush; Ex. spate of accidents |
| remiss | negligent; careless about a duty |
| docile | obedient; easily managed; submissive |
| intransigence | refusal of any compromise; stubbornness; ADJ. intransigent: uncompromising |
| veneer | thin surface layer (of good quality wood, glued to a base of inferior material); cover; surface show; fa\c{c}ade; V. |
