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
winceto shrink back involuntarily (as from pain) : flinch
propitiousfavorably disposed : benevolent
appropriateespecially suitable or compatible : fitting
flaira skill or instinctive ability to appreciate or make good use of something : talent
cohortscompanion
bruntthe principal force, shock, or stress (as of an attack)
polyglotone who is polyglot
panderto act as a pander
unaccountablenot to be accounted for : inexplicable
conspiracythe act of conspiring together