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 |
|---|---|
| sprightly | marked by a gay lightness and vivacity : spirited |
| bristle | a short stiff coarse hair or filament |
| preternatural | existing outside of nature |
| aloft | at or to a great height |
| marrow | bone marrow |
| disinterested | not having the mind or feelings engaged (see engaged |
| homeostasis | a relatively stable state of equilibrium or a tendency toward such a state between the different but interdependent elements or groups of elements of an organism, population, or group |
| abscond | to depart secretly and hide oneself |
| tremor | a trembling or shaking usually from physical weakness, emotional stress, or disease |
| well-bred | having or displaying the politeness and good manners associated especially with people of high social class |