GRE Word List
HYGIENE
a science of the establishment and maintenance of health
The meaning of the word hygiene is a science of the establishment and maintenance of health.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| advocacy | the act or process of supporting a cause or proposal : the act or process of advocating (see advocate |
| indulgent | willing to allow excessive leniency, generosity, or consideration : indulging or characterized by indulgence |
| dissemble | to hide under a false appearance |
| dogmatic | characterized by or given to the expression of opinions very strongly or positively as if they were facts |
| engulf | to flow over and enclose : overwhelm |
| abominable | worthy of or causing disgust or hatred : detestable |
| malefactor | one who commits an offense against the law |
| tread | to step or walk on or over |
| glimmer | to shine faintly or unsteadily |
| draconian | of, relating to, or characteristic of Draco or the severe code of laws held to have been framed by him |