GRE Word List

ASEPTIC

preventing infection

The meaning of the word aseptic is preventing infection.

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torrenta violent or forceful flow of fluid
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gossamera film of cobwebs floating in air in calm clear weather
recidivisma tendency to relapse into a previous condition or mode of behavior
fettera chain or shackle for the feet
vaingloriousmarked by vainglory : boastful
exhortto incite by argument or advice : urge strongly
irreverencelack of reverence
criteriaa standard on which a judgment or decision may be based
recreantcrying for mercy : cowardly