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 |
|---|---|
| heedless | not taking heed : inconsiderate |
| perpetrate | to bring about or carry out (something, such as a crime or deception) : commit |
| perennial | present at all seasons of the year |
| callous | being hardened and thickened |
| condone | to regard or treat (something bad or blameworthy) as acceptable, forgivable, or harmless |
| pejorative | a word or phrase that has negative connotations (see connotation |
| demur | to take exception : object |
| wan | suggestive of poor health : sickly |
| oligarchy | government by the few |
| curator | a person who oversees or manages a place (such as a museum or zoo) that offers exhibits |