GRE Word List

ASEPTIC

preventing infection

The meaning of the word aseptic is preventing infection.

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isotopeany of two or more species of atoms of a chemical element with the same atomic number and nearly identical chemical behavior but with differing atomic mass or mass number and different physical properties
autopsyan examination of a body after death to determine the cause of death or the character and extent of changes produced by disease
demolitionthe act of demolishing
glazeto furnish or fit with glass
stupefyto make stupid, groggy, or insensible
gruntto utter a grunt
restraintan act of restraining : the state of being restrained
vitreousresembling glass (as in color, composition, brittleness, or luster) : glassy
atoneto make amends : to provide or serve as reparation or compensation for something bad or unwelcome
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