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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leavena substance (such as yeast) used to produce fermentation in dough or a liquid
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manifoldmarked by diversity or variety
empiricaloriginating in or based on observation or experience
recreantcrying for mercy : cowardly