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.

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WordMeaning
nefariousflagrantly wicked or impious : evil
prunea plum dried or capable of drying without fermentation
trunkthe main stem of a tree apart from limbs and roots
circumventto manage to get around especially by ingenuity or stratagem
siltloose sedimentary material with rock particles usually ยน/โ‚‚โ‚€ millimeter or less in diameter
vigilthe act of keeping awake at times when sleep is customary
accostto approach and speak to (someone) in an often challenging or aggressive way
gambolto skip about in play : frisk
penumbraa space of partial illumination (as in an eclipse) between the perfect shadow on all sides and the full light
rankleto cause anger, irritation, or deep bitterness