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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WordMeaning
decapitateto cut off the head of : behead
bateto reduce the force or intensity of : restrain
transmuteto change or alter in form, appearance, or nature and especially to a higher form
humidcontaining or characterized by perceptible moisture especially to the point of being oppressive
asyluman inviolable place of refuge and protection giving shelter to criminals and debtors : sanctuary
parsimonythe quality of being careful with money or resources : thrift
orificean opening (such as a vent, mouth, or hole) through which something may pass
fluencythe quality or state of being fluent
satiatefilled to satiety
mulctfine