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

WordMeaning
reimburseto pay back to someone : repay
bandyto discuss lightly or banteringly
savoryhaving savor: such as
burnishto make shiny or lustrous especially by rubbing
torrenta violent or forceful flow of fluid
metaphora figure of speech in which a word or phrase literally denoting one kind of object or idea is used in place of another to suggest a likeness or analogy between them (as in drowning in money)
avidcharacterized by enthusiasm and vigorous pursuit : very eager and enthusiastic
graduateto receive an academic degree or diploma
macabrehaving death as a subject : comprising or including a personalized representation of death
plauditan act or round of applause