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
factiona party or group (as within a government) that is often contentious or self-seeking : clique
humilityfreedom from pride or arrogance : the quality or state of being humble
exposurethe fact or condition of being exposed: such as
vassala person under the protection of a feudal lord to whom he has vowed homage and fealty : a feudal tenant
pliablesupple enough to bend freely or repeatedly without breaking
certitudethe state of being or feeling certain
bugabooan imaginary object of fear
laboriousinvolving, requiring, or characterized by hard and sustained effort : arduous
placeboa usually pharmacologically inert preparation prescribed more for the mental relief of the patient than for its actual effect on a disorder
avengeto take vengeance for or on behalf of