GRE Word List
ANTISEPTIC
opposing microbial infection
The meaning of the word antiseptic is opposing microbial infection.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| adulterate | to corrupt, debase, or make impure by the addition of a foreign or inferior substance or element |
| bland | smooth and soothing in manner or quality |
| verisimilitude | the quality or state of being verisimilar |
| fecundity | fruitful in offspring or vegetation : prolific |
| impenetrable | incapable of being penetrated or pierced |
| pang | a brief piercing spasm of pain |
| tortuous | marked by repeated twists, bends, or turns : winding |
| craft | skill in planning, making, or executing : dexterity |
| artless | lacking art, knowledge, or skill : uncultured |
| masticate | to grind or crush (food) with or as if with the teeth : chew |