GRE Word List
TAINT
contaminate; cause to lose purity; modify with a trace of something bad; Ex. tainted reputation; N: stain; touch of decay or bad influence; CF. touch
The meaning of the word taint is contaminate; cause to lose purity; modify with a trace of something bad; Ex. tainted reputation; N: stain; touch of decay or bad influence; CF. touch.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| machinations | evil schemes or plots; schemes or plots to achieve an evil end; V. machinate |
| canter | slow gallop; V. CF. trot |
| ideology | system of ideas characteristic of a group or culture |
| economy | efficiency or conciseness in using something; thrifty management of resources |
| speck | small piece or mark; Ex. speck of dust in the eye |
| precinct | division of a city for election or police purposes; precincts: space that surrounds a building; Ex. precincts of the college |
| provision | act of providing; something provided; preparatory measure; provisions: necessary supplies (esp. food); stipulation; condition in an agreement; Ex. According to the provisions of the agreement |
| supposititious | assumed; counterfeit; hypothetical |
| shard | fragment generally of broken pottery (glass, clay bowl, or cup) |
| execute | put into effect; carry out; kill as a lawful punishment; N. execution |
