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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intractablenot easily governed, managed, or directed
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sinewyfull of sinews: such as
centrifugalproceeding or acting in a direction away from a center or axis
procrastinateto put off intentionally and habitually
scintillateto emit sparks : spark
incidentalbeing likely to ensue as a chance or minor consequence
flagrantconspicuously offensive
forestallto exclude, hinder, or prevent (something) by prior occupation or measures
inalienableincapable of being alienated, surrendered, or transferred