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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WordMeaning
preeminenthaving paramount rank, dignity, or importance : outstanding
recantto withdraw or repudiate (a statement or belief) formally and publicly : renounce
fruitfulyielding or producing fruit
executeto carry out fully : put completely into effect
reactionaryrelating to, marked by, or favoring reaction
aromaticof, relating to, or having aroma:
slywise in practical affairs
squabblea noisy altercation or quarrel usually over petty matters
espionagethe practice of spying or using spies to obtain information about the plans and activities especially of a foreign government or a competing company
titterto laugh in a nervous, affected, or partly suppressed manner : giggle