GRE Word List

ANTISEPTIC

opposing microbial infection

The meaning of the word antiseptic is opposing microbial infection.

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WordMeaning
inanimatenot animate:
statelymarked by lofty or imposing dignity
edicta proclamation having the force of law
affrontto insult especially to the face by behavior or language
peerone that is of equal standing with another : equal
parchmentthe skin of a sheep or goat prepared for writing on
accoladea mark of acknowledgment : award
libela written statement in which a plaintiff in certain courts sets forth the cause of action or the relief sought
falsifyto prove or declare false : disprove
profaneto treat (something sacred) with abuse, irreverence, or contempt : desecrate