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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predetermineforeordain
rejoinderthe defendant's answer to the plaintiff's replication
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hostagea person held by one party in a conflict as a pledge pending the fulfillment of an agreement
impeachto charge with a crime or misdemeanor
catcalla loud or raucous cry made especially to express disapproval (as at a sports event)
improviseto compose, recite, play, or sing extemporaneously
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convoketo call together to a meeting