GRE Word List

ASEPTIC

preventing infection

The meaning of the word aseptic is preventing infection.

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WordMeaning
clefta space or opening made by or as if by splitting : fissure
distraitapprehensively divided or withdrawn in attention : distracted
agglomerationthe action or process of collecting in a mass
fussyeasily upset : irritable
browseto eat (tender shoots, twigs, leaves of trees and shrubs, etc.) : to consume as browse (see browse
grandeurthe quality or state of being grand : magnificence
soporificcausing or tending to cause sleep
bravehaving or showing mental or moral strength to face danger, fear, or difficulty : having or showing courage
urbanenotably polite or polished in manner
officiousvolunteering one's services where they are neither asked nor needed : meddlesome