GRE Word List

ANTISEPTIC

opposing microbial infection

The meaning of the word antiseptic is opposing microbial infection.

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emissaryone designated as the agent of another : representative
acutecharacterized by sharpness or severity of sudden onset
contiguousbeing in actual contact : touching along a boundary or at a point
expropriateto deprive of possession or proprietary rights
virtuosoone who excels in the technique of an art
episodicmade up of separate especially loosely connected episodes
prominentstanding out or projecting beyond a surface or line : protuberant
cantataa composition for one or more voices usually comprising solos, duets, recitatives, and choruses and sung to an instrumental accompaniment
latentpresent and capable of emerging or developing but not now visible, obvious, active, or symptomatic
yeomanan attendant or officer in a royal or noble household