GRE Word List
ANTISEPTIC
opposing microbial infection
The meaning of the word antiseptic is opposing microbial infection.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| expropriate | to deprive of possession or proprietary rights |
| ambidextrous | using both hands with equal ease or dexterity |
| alcove | a small recessed section of a room : nook |
| debunk | to expose the sham (see sham |
| yen | a strong desire or propensity |
| sledge | sledgehammer |
| discredit | to refuse to accept as true or accurate : disbelieve |
| orientation | the act or process of orienting or of being oriented |
| mash | to reduce to a soft pulpy state by beating or pressure |
| centrifuge | a machine using centrifugal force for separating substances of different densities, for removing moisture, or for simulating gravitational effects |