GRE Word List
ANTISEPTIC
opposing microbial infection
The meaning of the word antiseptic is opposing microbial infection.
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| bastion | a projecting part of a fortification |
| jocular | said or done as a joke : characterized by jesting : playful |
| dinghy | a small boat carried on or towed behind a larger boat as a tender or a lifeboat |
| ragamuffin | a ragged often disreputable person |
| duress | forcible restraint or restriction |
| beneficial | producing good results or helpful effects : conferring benefits (see benefit |
| serenity | the quality or state of being serene |
| concord | a state of agreement : harmony |
| amulet | a charm (such as an ornament) often inscribed with a magic incantation or symbol to aid the wearer or protect against evil (such as disease or witchcraft) |
| generic | relating to or characteristic of a whole group or class : general |