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 |
|---|---|
| overbearing | tending to overwhelm : overpowering |
| avocation | a subordinate occupation pursued in addition to one's vocation especially for enjoyment : hobby |
| dichotomy | a division into two especially mutually exclusive or contradictory groups or entities |
| steadfast | firmly fixed in place : immovable |
| castigation | to subject to severe punishment, reproof, or criticism |
| erode | to diminish or destroy by degrees: |
| chauvinist | an attitude of superiority toward members of the opposite sex |
| decapitate | to cut off the head of : behead |
| hubbub | noise |
| incubus | an evil spirit that lies on persons in their sleep |