GRE Word List
ANTISEPTIC
opposing microbial infection
The meaning of the word antiseptic is opposing microbial infection.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| subsistence | real being : existence |
| relinquish | to withdraw or retreat from : leave behind |
| shade | comparative darkness or obscurity owing to interception of the rays of light |
| oaf | a stupid person : boob |
| raspy | harsh |
| sedate | keeping a quiet steady attitude or pace : unruffled |
| uncanny | seeming to have a supernatural character or origin : eerie |
| excoriate | to wear off the skin of : abrade |
| whimsical | resulting from or characterized by whim or caprice |
| stipend | a fixed sum of money paid periodically for services or to defray expenses |