GRE Word List

ASEPTIC

preventing infection

The meaning of the word aseptic is preventing infection.

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exhilaratingcausing strong feelings of happy excitement and elation : thrilling
autonomoushaving the right or power of self-government
friskto search (a person) for something (such as a concealed weapon) by running the hand rapidly over the clothing and through the pockets
insurmountableincapable of being surmounted : insuperable
amenableliable to be brought to account : answerable
alleviaterelieve
relican object esteemed and venerated because of association with a saint or martyr
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surmountto prevail over : overcome
accoutreto provide with equipment or furnishings : outfit