GRE Word List
ANTISEPTIC
opposing microbial infection
The meaning of the word antiseptic is opposing microbial infection.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| subtlety | the quality or state of being subtle |
| syllogism | a deductive scheme of a formal argument consisting of a major and a minor premise and a conclusion (as in "every virtue is laudable; kindness is a virtue; therefore kindness is laudable") |
| nascent | coming or having recently come into existence |
| mishap | an unfortunate accident |
| archaeology | the scientific study of material remains (such as tools, pottery, jewelry, stone walls, and monuments) of past human life and activities |
| brackish | somewhat salty |
| hoodwink | to deceive by false appearance : dupe |
| indigent | suffering from extreme poverty : impoverished |
| unwarranted | lacking adequate or official support : not warranted : unjustified |
| trident | a 3-pronged spear serving in classical mythology as the attribute of a sea god (such as Neptune) |