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
allureto entice by charm or attraction
fraudulentcharacterized by, based on, or done by fraud : deceitful
extraditionthe surrender of an alleged criminal usually under the provisions of a treaty or statute by one authority (such as a state) to another having jurisdiction to try the charge
dispenseto divide and share out according to a plan : to deal out in portions
impugnto assail by words or arguments : oppose or attack as false or lacking integrity
humilityfreedom from pride or arrogance : the quality or state of being humble
entailto impose, involve, or imply as a necessary accompaniment or result
internecineof, relating to, or involving conflict within a group
flashylacking in substance or flavor : insipid
desultorymarked by lack of definite plan, regularity, or purpose