GRE Word List

ASEPTIC

preventing infection

The meaning of the word aseptic is preventing infection.

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WordMeaning
killjoyone who spoils the pleasure of others
insidioushaving a gradual and cumulative effect : subtle
interjectionan ejaculatory utterance usually lacking grammatical connection: such as
nihilista viewpoint that traditional values and beliefs are unfounded and that existence is senseless and useless
callusa thickening of or a hard thickened area on skin or bark
arbitrateto act as arbiter upon (a disputed question) : to settle (a dispute between two people or groups) after hearing the arguments and opinions of both
alienateto cause to be estranged : to make unfriendly, hostile, or indifferent especially where attachment formerly existed
flusterto put into a state of agitated confusion : upset
cavilto raise trivial and frivolous objection
belateddelayed beyond the usual time