GRE Word List

ASEPTIC

preventing infection

The meaning of the word aseptic is preventing infection.

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WordMeaning
fancierone that has a special liking or interest
mauvea moderate purple, violet, or lilac color
disaffecteddiscontented and resentful especially against authority : rebellious
alliterationthe repetition of usually initial consonant sounds in two or more neighboring words or syllables (such as wild and woolly, threatening throngs)
engagedinvolved in activity : occupied
abjectsunk to or existing in a low state or condition : very bad or severe
swear-wordword considered offensive; Ex. ``bloody''
prevailto gain ascendancy through strength or superiority : triumph
contagiona contagious disease
defameto harm the reputation of by communicating false statements about : to harm the reputation of by libel (see libel