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
atrocitya shockingly bad or atrocious act, object, or situation
ironicrelating to, containing, or constituting irony
malaproposin an inappropriate or inopportune way
haggleto cut roughly or clumsily : hack
capriciousgoverned or characterized by caprice : impulsive
healthfulbeneficial to health of body or mind
conscripta conscripted person (such as a military recruit)
divulgeto make known (something, such as a confidence or secret)
agitateto excite and often trouble the mind or feelings of : disturb
veneera thin sheet of a material: such as