GRE Word List
SEPTIC
of, relating to, or causing putrefaction
The meaning of the word septic is of, relating to, or causing putrefaction.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| laborious | involving, requiring, or characterized by hard and sustained effort : arduous |
| ancillary | subordinate |
| gazette | newspaper |
| quintessence | the fifth and highest element in ancient and medieval philosophy that permeates all nature and is the substance composing the celestial bodies |
| quixotic | foolishly impractical especially in the pursuit of ideals |
| pendulous | poised without visible support |
| lofty | elevated in character and spirit : noble |
| dutiful | filled with or motivated by a sense of duty |
| orthography | the art of writing words with the proper letters according to standard usage |
| allay | to subdue or reduce in intensity or severity : alleviate |