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
cruxa puzzling or difficult problem : an unsolved question
extolto praise highly : glorify
abysmalimmeasurably low or wretched : extremely poor or bad
schismdivision
lagone that lags or is last
amalgamateto unite in or as if in an amalgam
facetiousjoking or jesting often inappropriately : waggish
unfrockdefrock
belligerentinclined to or exhibiting assertiveness, hostility, or combativeness
blareto sound loud and strident