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 |
|---|---|
| futile | serving no useful purpose : completely ineffective |
| purchase | to obtain by paying money or its equivalent : buy |
| reputed | having a good repute : reputable |
| dissonance | lack of agreement |
| brochure | pamphlet |
| severity | the quality or state of being severe : the condition of being very bad, serious, unpleasant, or harsh |
| impotent | not potent : lacking in power, strength, or vigor : helpless |
| travesty | a debased, distorted, or grossly inferior imitation |
| domineer | to exercise arbitrary or overbearing control |
| natty | trimly neat and tidy : smart |