GRE Word List

ANTISEPTIC

opposing microbial infection

The meaning of the word antiseptic is opposing microbial infection.

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WordMeaning
understateto represent as less than is the case
omniscienthaving infinite awareness, understanding, and insight
subjugateto bring under control and governance as a subject : conquer
incessantcontinuing or following without interruption : unceasing
badinageplayful repartee : banter
confideto have confidence : trust
prominentstanding out or projecting beyond a surface or line : protuberant
desecrateto violate the sanctity of : profane
ambleto go at or as if at an easy gait : saunter
vestigea trace, mark, or visible sign left by something (such as an ancient city or a condition or practice) vanished or lost