GRE Word List
ANTISEPTIC
opposing microbial infection
The meaning of the word antiseptic is opposing microbial infection.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| balmy | having the qualities of balm : soothing |
| choreography | the art of symbolically representing dancing |
| forebears | ancestor |
| ambrosia | the food of the Greek and Roman gods |
| caldron | a large kettle or boiler |
| gentle | free from harshness, sternness, or violence |
| filigree | ornamental work especially of fine wire of gold, silver, or copper applied chiefly to gold and silver surfaces |
| regicide | a person who kills a king |
| incantation | a use of spells or verbal charms spoken or sung as a part of a ritual of magic |
| engulf | to flow over and enclose : overwhelm |