GRE Word List
ANTISEPTIC
opposing microbial infection
The meaning of the word antiseptic is opposing microbial infection.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| indelible | that cannot be removed, washed away, or erased |
| palm | any of a family (Palmae synonym Arecaceae) of mostly tropical or subtropical monocotyledonous trees, shrubs, or vines with usually a simple stem and a terminal crown of large pinnate or fan-shaped leaves |
| heedless | not taking heed : inconsiderate |
| coy | marked by cute, coquettish, or artful playfulness |
| restraint | an act of restraining : the state of being restrained |
| corroborate | to support with evidence or authority : make more certain |
| cistern | an artificial reservoir (such as an underground tank) for storing liquids and especially water (such as rainwater) |
| osseous | bony |
| recite | to repeat from memory or read aloud publicly |
| imbecility | the quality or state of being very stupid or foolish : utter foolishness |