GRE Word List

ANTISEPTIC

opposing microbial infection

The meaning of the word antiseptic is opposing microbial infection.

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WordMeaning
predecessorone that precedes
pejorativea word or phrase that has negative connotations (see connotation
condoneto regard or treat (something bad or blameworthy) as acceptable, forgivable, or harmless
ferociousexhibiting or given to extreme fierceness and unrestrained violence and brutality
equivocateto use equivocal language especially with intent to deceive
hurtleto move rapidly or forcefully
convoketo call together to a meeting
fermentationthe enzyme-catalyzed anaerobic breakdown of an energy-rich compound (such as a carbohydrate to carbon dioxide and alcohol or to an organic acid) by the action of microorganisms (such as bacteria or yeast) that occurs naturally and is commonly used in the production of various products (such as food, alcoholic beverages, and pharmaceuticals) especially by controlling microbial enzymatic activity
forteone's strong point
dispatchto send off or away with promptness or speed