GRE Word List

ASEPTIC

preventing infection

The meaning of the word aseptic is preventing infection.

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hazardousinvolving or exposing one to risk (as of loss or harm)
pitha usually continuous central strand of spongy tissue in the stems of most vascular plants that probably functions chiefly in storage
prolificproducing young or fruit especially freely : fruitful
pharisaicalmarked by hypocritical censorious self-righteousness
clouta piece of cloth or leather : rag
sinistersingularly evil or productive of evil
flourishto grow luxuriantly : thrive
frenziedfeeling or showing great or abnormal excitement or emotional disturbance
mediocreof moderate or low quality, value, ability, or performance : ordinary
hue_and_cryoutcry; loud cry or clamor; strong protest; Ex. hue and cry against the new rule