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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meagerhaving little flesh : thin
predilectionan established preference for something
venialof a kind that can be remitted : forgivable
restraintan act of restraining : the state of being restrained
skiffany of various small boats
onusburden
retaliateto return like for like
forfeitsomething forfeited or subject to being forfeited (as for a crime, offense, or neglect of duty) : penalty
abashto destroy the self-possession or self-confidence of (someone) : disconcert
damnto condemn to a punishment or fate