GRE Word List

ASEPTIC

preventing infection

The meaning of the word aseptic is preventing infection.

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ficklemarked by lack of steadfastness, constancy, or stability : given to erratic changeableness
accostto approach and speak to (someone) in an often challenging or aggressive way
chipa small usually thin and flat piece (as of wood or stone) cut, struck, or flaked off
cantoone of the major divisions of a long poem
excoriateto wear off the skin of : abrade
corrodeto eat away by degrees as if by gnawing
expeditiousmarked by or acting with prompt efficiency
avuncularsuggestive of an uncle especially in kindliness or geniality
gratuitysomething given voluntarily or beyond obligation usually for some service
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