GRE Word List

ANTISEPTIC

opposing microbial infection

The meaning of the word antiseptic is opposing microbial infection.

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accessoryan object or device that is not essential in itself but adds to the beauty, convenience, or effectiveness of something else
traverseto go or travel across or over
balmyhaving the qualities of balm : soothing
catalysta substance that enables a chemical reaction to proceed at a usually faster rate or under different conditions (as at a lower temperature) than otherwise possible
optimumthe amount or degree of something that is most favorable to some end
offensivemaking attack : aggressive
gruffrough, brusque, or stern in manner, speech, or aspect
lethargicof, relating to, or characterized by laziness or lack of energy : feeling or affected by lethargy : sluggish
incarcerateto put in prison
exigencythat which is required in a particular situation