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 |
|---|---|
| confine | shut in an enclosed space; restrict; keep within limits; N. confinement |
| guise | outward appearance; costume; Ex. in a new guise |
| periphery | outside edge especially of a round surface; perimeter; Ex. periphery of the town |
| wretch | miserable person; bad or despicable person; ADJ. wretched: miserable; bad; contemptible; vile |
| scintillate | sparkle; flash; be animated; be full of life; Ex. scintillating conversation |
| exude | flow out slowly; discharge (gradually); give forth; N. exudation |
| enthrall | capture; enslave; captivate; hold the complete attention of (as if magic); hold spellbound |
| conundrum | riddle; difficult problem |
| vain | full of self-admiration; conceited; without result; unsuccessful; N. vanity |
| allegiance | loyalty |