GRE Word List

ANTISEPTIC

opposing microbial infection

The meaning of the word antiseptic is opposing microbial infection.

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subtletythe quality or state of being subtle
syllogisma 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")
nascentcoming or having recently come into existence
mishapan unfortunate accident
archaeologythe scientific study of material remains (such as tools, pottery, jewelry, stone walls, and monuments) of past human life and activities
brackishsomewhat salty
hoodwinkto deceive by false appearance : dupe
indigentsuffering from extreme poverty : impoverished
unwarrantedlacking adequate or official support : not warranted : unjustified
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