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
excoriateto wear off the skin of : abrade
sibyllineany of several prophetesses usually accepted as 10 in number and credited to widely separate parts of the ancient world (such as Babylonia, Egypt, Greece, and Italy)
beguilehoodwink
codaa concluding musical section that is formally distinct from the main structure
reminiscentof the character of or relating to reminiscence
obloquya strongly condemnatory utterance : abusive language
dioramaa scenic representation in which a partly translucent painting is seen from a distance through an opening
fuss:trouble or worry over trifles; make nervous; pay too much attention to; N: needless concern or worry (about a trivial thing); anxious nervous condition; display of attention; Ex. make a fuss over the baby
mediateoccupying a middle position
factotuma person having many diverse activities or responsibilities