GRE Word List

ASEPTIC

preventing infection

The meaning of the word aseptic is preventing infection.

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clariona medieval trumpet with clear shrill tones
exhaleto rise or be given off as vapor
retinuea group of retainers or attendants
makeshifta usually crude and temporary expedient : substitute
mangyaffected with or resulting from mange
lopean easy natural gait of a horse resembling a canter
finishedentirely done
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culinaryof or relating to the kitchen or cookery
succulentfull of juice : juicy