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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| detonation | the action or process of detonating |
| cliche | a trite phrase or expression |
| subsume | to include or place within something larger or more comprehensive : encompass as a subordinate or component element |
| gravity | dignity or sobriety of bearing |
| tract | a system of body parts or organs that act together to perform some function |
| obeisance | a movement of the body made in token of respect or submission : bow |
| masquerade | a social gathering of persons wearing masks and often fantastic costumes |
| vying | contending; to strive for superiority |
| leaven | a substance (such as yeast) used to produce fermentation in dough or a liquid |
| compensatory | to be equivalent to : counterbalance |