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 |
|---|---|
| concord | a state of agreement : harmony |
| kaleidoscope | an instrument containing loose bits of colored material (such as glass or plastic) between two flat plates and two plane mirrors so placed that changes of position of the bits of material are reflected in an endless variety of patterns |
| bigotry | obstinate or intolerant devotion to one's own opinions and prejudices : the state of mind of a bigot |
| tact | a keen sense of what to do or say in order to maintain good relations with others or avoid offense |
| deference | respect and esteem due a superior or an elder |
| inherent | involved in the constitution or essential character of something : belonging by nature or habit : intrinsic |
| belabor | to attack verbally |
| scruple | a unit of capacity equal to ยน/โโ Apothecaries' ounce see Weights and Measures Table |
| camaraderie | a spirit of friendly good-fellowship |
| supplant | to supersede (another) especially by force or treachery |