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

WordMeaning
itineranttraveling from place to place
repercussionreflection
inextricableforming a maze or tangle from which it is impossible to get free
concertedmutually contrived or agreed on
ordinancean authoritative decree or direction : order
ascribeto refer to a supposed cause, source, or author : to say or think that (something) is caused by, comes from, or is associated with a particular person or thing
forerunnerone that precedes and indicates the approach of another: such as
kernelthe inner softer part of a seed, fruit stone, or nut
quipa clever usually taunting remark : gibe
jauntysprightly in manner or appearance : lively