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
garrulousgiven to prosy, rambling, or tedious loquacity : pointlessly or annoyingly talkative
rustleto make or cause a rustle
gustatoryrelating to or associated with eating or the sense of taste
chassisthe supporting frame of a structure (such as an automobile or television)
discordantbeing at variance : disagreeing
ungainlylacking in smoothness or dexterity : clumsy
dissentto withhold assent or approval
confiscateappropriated by the government : forfeited
enigmasomething hard to understand or explain
irreparablenot reparable : irremediable