GRE Word List

ASEPTIC

preventing infection

The meaning of the word aseptic is preventing infection.

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WordMeaning
nocturnalof, relating to, or occurring in the night
hypnosisa trancelike state that resembles sleep but is induced by a person whose suggestions are readily accepted by the subject
recoursea turning to someone or something for help or protection
unanimitythe quality or state of being unanimous
peonany of various workers in India, Sri Lanka, or Malaysia: such as
gorycovered with gore : bloodstained
revoketo annul by recalling or taking back : rescind
proliferateto grow by rapid production of new parts, cells, buds, or offspring
excoriateto wear off the skin of : abrade
pathetichaving a capacity to move one to either compassionate or contemptuous pity