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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persistto go on resolutely or stubbornly in spite of opposition, importunity, or warning
opportunistone that is opportunistic or that practices opportunism
cornucopiaa curved, hollow goat's horn or similarly shaped receptacle (such as a horn-shaped basket) that is overflowing especially with fruit and vegetables (such as gourds, ears of corn, apples, and grapes) and that is used as a decorative motif emblematic of abundance
benignof a mild type or character that does not threaten health or life
drudgeto do hard, menial, or monotonous work
serebeing dried and withered
defiancethe act or an instance of defying : challenge
trinketa small ornament (such as a jewel or ring)
militantengaged in warfare or combat : fighting
captionthe part of a legal document that shows where, when, and by what authority it was taken, found, or executed