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
pertinenthaving a clear decisive relevance to the matter in hand
siblingsib
implicateto bring into intimate or incriminating connection
punyslight or inferior in power, size, or importance : weak
foiblethe part of a sword or foil blade between the middle and point
clamornoisy shouting
wrytwist
rancidhaving an unpleasant smell or taste usually from chemical change or decomposition
deducibleto determine by reasoning or deduction
euthanasiathe act or practice of killing or permitting the death of hopelessly sick or injured individuals (such as persons or domestic animals) in a relatively painless way for reasons of mercy