GRE Word List
ANTISEPTIC
opposing microbial infection
The meaning of the word antiseptic is opposing microbial infection.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| battalion | a considerable body of troops organized to act together : army |
| unsavory | insipid |
| ambrosia | the food of the Greek and Roman gods |
| impunity | exemption or freedom from punishment, harm, or loss |
| flutter | to flap the wings rapidly |
| lament | to mourn aloud : wail |
| weary | exhausted in strength, endurance, vigor, or freshness |
| reticent | inclined to be silent or uncommunicative in speech : reserved |
| canvass | to go through (a district) or go to (persons) in order to solicit orders or political support or to determine opinions or sentiments |
| blare | to sound loud and strident |