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
ductilecapable of being drawn out (see draw
fervidvery hot : burning
notorietythe quality or state of being notorious
celestialof, relating to, or suggesting heaven or divinity
genrea category of artistic, musical, or literary composition characterized by a particular style, form, or content
validhaving legal efficacy or force
peregrinationto travel especially on foot : walk
thrashto beat soundly with or as if with a stick or whip : flog
resumptionan act or instance of resuming : recommencement
rancorbitter deep-seated ill will