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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| irascible | marked by hot temper and easily provoked anger |
| dilettante | a person having a superficial interest in an art or a branch of knowledge : dabbler |
| contrite | feeling or showing sorrow and remorse for improper or objectionable behavior, actions, etc. |
| compact | predominantly formed or filled : composed |
| censor | a person who supervises conduct and morals: such as |
| vulture | any of various large birds (families Accipitridae and Cathartidae) that are related to the hawks, eagles, and falcons but have weaker claws and the head usually naked and that subsist chiefly or entirely on carrion |
| epithet | a characterizing word or phrase accompanying or occurring in place of the name of a person or thing |
| personable | pleasant or amiable in person : attractive |
| tenuous | having little substance or strength : flimsy |
| geniality | marked by or freely expressing sympathy or friendliness |