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 |
|---|---|
| epicurean | of or relating to Epicurus or Epicureanism |
| horoscope | a diagram of the relative positions of planets and signs of the zodiac at a specific time (as at one's birth) for use by astrologers in inferring individual character and personality traits and in foretelling events of a person's life |
| distant | separated in space : away |
| philanthropist | one who makes an active effort to promote human welfare : a person who practices philanthropy |
| enmity | positive, active, and typically mutual hatred or ill will |
| craft | skill in planning, making, or executing : dexterity |
| dispassionate | not influenced by strong feeling |
| arduous | hard to accomplish or achieve : difficult |
| stygian | of or relating to the river Styx |
| supercilious | coolly and patronizingly haughty |