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
deleteriousharmful often in a subtle or unexpected way
cacophonousmarked by cacophony : harsh-sounding
glowto shine with or as if with an intense heat
knacka special ready capacity that is hard to analyze or teach
raspyharsh
tangiblecapable of being perceived especially by the sense of touch : palpable
unkemptnot combed
artifactsa usually simple object (such as a tool or ornament) showing human workmanship or modification as distinguished from a natural object
interjectionan ejaculatory utterance usually lacking grammatical connection: such as
reposea state of resting after exertion or strain