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

WordMeaning
versatileembracing a variety of subjects, fields, or skills
sepulchera place of burial : tomb
partialof or relating to a part rather than the whole : not general or total
masona skilled worker who builds by laying units of substantial material (such as stone or brick)
untowarddifficult to guide, manage, or work with : unruly
incidentalbeing likely to ensue as a chance or minor consequence
rusticof, relating to, or suitable for the country : rural
detrimentalobviously harmful : damaging
falterto walk unsteadily : stumble
citeto call upon officially or authoritatively to appear (as before a court)