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
precipitantprecipitate
isthmusa narrow strip of land connecting two larger land areas
epitheta characterizing word or phrase accompanying or occurring in place of the name of a person or thing
commensuratecorresponding in size, extent, amount, or degree : proportionate
awfulextremely disagreeable or objectionable
equineof, relating to, or resembling a horse or the horse family
bloatedoverfilled and extended with liquid, gas, food, etc.
physiognomythe art of discovering temperament and character from outward appearance
arbitera person with power to decide a dispute : judge
pensivemusingly or dreamily thoughtful