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
articulateexpressing oneself readily, clearly, and effectively
tensilecapable of tension : ductile
incapacitateto deprive of capacity or natural power : disable
noosea loop with a slipknot that binds closer the more it is drawn
veneera thin sheet of a material: such as
parishthe ecclesiastical unit of area committed to one pastor
avuncularsuggestive of an uncle especially in kindliness or geniality
immolateto kill or destroy especially by fire
renovateto restore to a former better state (as by cleaning, repairing, or rebuilding)
ogleto glance with amorous invitation or challenge