GRE Word List
ASEPTIC
preventing infection
The meaning of the word aseptic is preventing infection.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| dauntless | incapable of being intimidated or subdued : fearless |
| apropos | being both relevant and opportune |
| supercilious | coolly and patronizingly haughty |
| impeccable | free from fault or blame : flawless |
| dolt | a stupid person |
| fermentation | the enzyme-catalyzed anaerobic breakdown of an energy-rich compound (such as a carbohydrate to carbon dioxide and alcohol or to an organic acid) by the action of microorganisms (such as bacteria or yeast) that occurs naturally and is commonly used in the production of various products (such as food, alcoholic beverages, and pharmaceuticals) especially by controlling microbial enzymatic activity |
| callus | a thickening of or a hard thickened area on skin or bark |
| firebrand | a piece of burning wood |
| agrarian | of or relating to fields or lands or their tenure |
| assimilate | to take into the mind and thoroughly understand |