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
hazymade dim or cloudy by or as if by fine dust, smoke, or light vapor in the air : obscured by or as if by haze (see haze
sentinelsentry
illicitnot permitted : unlawful
luxuriantyielding abundantly : fertile
hecklerone who heckles someone (such as a performer or speaker) usually by shouting criticisms or insults
abeyancea state of temporary inactivity : suspension
defeatistan attitude of accepting, expecting, or being resigned to defeat
navigabledeep enough and wide enough to afford passage to ships
curatora person who oversees or manages a place (such as a museum or zoo) that offers exhibits
assumptiona taking to or upon oneself