GRE Word List

ASEPTIC

preventing infection

The meaning of the word aseptic is preventing infection.

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tauthaving no give or slack : tightly drawn
abscondto depart secretly and hide oneself
aestheticof, relating to, or dealing with aesthetics or the beautiful
foliagea representation of leaves, flowers, and branches for architectural ornamentation
ruminateto go over in the mind repeatedly and often casually or slowly
allayto subdue or reduce in intensity or severity : alleviate
metropolisthe chief or capital city of a country, state, or region
impenitentnot penitent
fleeta number of warships under a single command
pachydermany of various nonruminant mammals (such as an elephant, a rhinoceros, or a hippopotamus) of a former group (Pachydermata) that have hooves or nails resembling hooves and usually thick skin