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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carnagethe flesh of slain animals or humans
swerveto turn aside abruptly from a straight line or course : deviate
testyeasily annoyed : irritable
piqueto excite or arouse especially by a provocation, challenge, or rebuff
sophisticateddeprived of native or original simplicity: such as
agilitythe quality or state of being agile : nimbleness
scoretwenty
fallowof a light yellowish-brown color
spontaneitythe quality or state of being spontaneous
accostto approach and speak to (someone) in an often challenging or aggressive way