GRE Word List

ANTISEPTIC

opposing microbial infection

The meaning of the word antiseptic is opposing microbial infection.

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parallelextending in the same direction, everywhere equidistant (see equidistant
peonany of various workers in India, Sri Lanka, or Malaysia: such as
decoya pond into which wildfowl are lured for capture
scrapsfragments of discarded or leftover food
despoilto strip of belongings, possessions, or value : pillage
censoriousmarked by or given to censure (see censure
decorumliterary and dramatic propriety : fitness
dignitaryone who possesses exalted rank or holds a position of dignity or honor
improprietyan improper or indecorous act or remark
discretionindividual choice or judgment