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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treatisea systematic exposition or argument in writing including a methodical discussion of the facts and principles involved and conclusions reached
hallucinationa sensory perception (such as a visual image or a sound) that occurs in the absence of an actual external stimulus and usually arises from neurological disturbance (such as that associated with delirium tremens, schizophrenia, Parkinson's disease, or narcolepsy) or in response to drugs (such as LSD or phencyclidine)
penologya branch of criminology dealing with prison management and the treatment of offenders
leasha line for leading or restraining an animal
nugatoryof little or no consequence : trifling
toadyone who flatters in the hope of gaining favors : sycophant
detainto hold or keep in or as if in custody
run-downan item-by-item report or review : summary
galleya ship or boat propelled solely or chiefly by oars: such as
specioushaving a false look of truth or genuineness : sophistic