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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| mundane | of, relating to, or characteristic of the world |
| juxtapose | to place (different things) side by side (as to compare them or contrast them or to create an interesting effect) |
| cornucopia | a curved, hollow goat's horn or similarly shaped receptacle (such as a horn-shaped basket) that is overflowing especially with fruit and vegetables (such as gourds, ears of corn, apples, and grapes) and that is used as a decorative motif emblematic of abundance |
| prowess | distinguished bravery |
| paraphrase | a restatement of a text, passage, or work giving the meaning in another form |
| canker | an erosive or spreading sore |
| farce | stuff |
| epic | a long narrative poem in elevated style recounting the deeds of a legendary or historical hero |
| stanch | to check or stop the flowing of |
| compilation | the act or process of compiling |