GRE Word List

ASEPTIC

preventing infection

The meaning of the word aseptic is preventing infection.

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abscissionthe act or process of cutting off : removal
gloatto observe or think about something with triumphant and often malicious satisfaction, gratification, or delight
resentmenta feeling of indignant displeasure or persistent ill will at something regarded as a wrong, insult, or injury
suturea strand or fiber used to sew parts of the living body
contumaciousstubbornly disobedient : rebellious
pastea dough that contains a considerable proportion of fat and is used for pastry crust or fancy rolls
overthrowoverturn
existentialof, relating to, or affirming existence
expungeto strike out, obliterate, or mark for deletion
migratoryof, relating to, or characterized by migration