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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xenophobiafear and hatred of strangers or foreigners or of anything that is strange or foreign
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haughtinessblatantly and disdainfully proud : having or showing an attitude of superiority and contempt for people or things perceived to be inferior
plausiblesuperficially fair, reasonable, or valuable but often specious
ebullientboiling
siltloose sedimentary material with rock particles usually ¹/₂₀ millimeter or less in diameter
plaitpleat
agogfull of intense interest or excitement : eager
catholicroman catholic
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