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
fractioustending to be troublesome : unruly
intimidateto make timid or fearful : frighten
fathoma unit of length equal to six feet (1.83 meters) used especially for measuring the depth of water
executeto carry out fully : put completely into effect
alacritypromptness in response : cheerful readiness
inebriateone who is drunk
abstrusedifficult to comprehend : recondite
high-flownexceedingly or excessively high or favorable
psychicof or relating to the psyche : psychogenic
palpablecapable of being touched or felt : tangible