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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vacillateto waver in mind, will, or feeling : hesitate in choice of opinions or courses
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reprisea musical repetition:
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