GRE Word List
ANTISEPTIC
opposing microbial infection
The meaning of the word antiseptic is opposing microbial infection.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| fickle | marked by lack of steadfastness, constancy, or stability : given to erratic changeableness |
| saccharine | of, relating to, or resembling that of sugar |
| girth | a band or strap that encircles the body of an animal to fasten something (such as a saddle) on its back |
| abrogate | to abolish by authoritative action : annul |
| aphorism | a concise statement of a principle |
| disapprobation | the act or state of disapproving : the state of being disapproved : condemnation |
| inhibited | to prohibit from doing something |
| frugality | the quality or state of being frugal : careful management of material resources and especially money : thrift |
| plausible | superficially fair, reasonable, or valuable but often specious |
| acrophobia | abnormal dread of being in a high place : fear of heights |