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
parallelextending in the same direction, everywhere equidistant (see equidistant
violatebreak
diversediffering from one another : unlike
subornto induce secretly to do an unlawful thing
compatiblecapable of existing together in harmony
gadflyany of various flies (such as a horsefly, botfly, or warble fly) that bite or annoy livestock
narrativesomething that is narrated : story
thriftygiven to or marked by economy and good management
filialof, relating to, or befitting a son or daughter
mordantbiting and caustic in thought, manner, or style : incisive