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
whetto sharpen by rubbing on or with something (such as a stone)
preyan animal taken by a predator as food
razeto destroy to the ground : demolish
microcosma little world
foreshadowto represent, indicate, or typify beforehand : prefigure
sensitizationthe action or process of sensitizing
conversanthaving knowledge or experience
incidentalbeing likely to ensue as a chance or minor consequence
tokena piece resembling a coin issued for use (as for fare on a bus) by a particular group on specified terms
sophomoricconceited and overconfident of knowledge but poorly informed and immature