GRE Word List
PROPHYLACTIC
guarding from or preventing the spread or occurrence of disease or infection
The meaning of the word prophylactic is guarding from or preventing the spread or occurrence of disease or infection.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
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| calligraphy | artistic, stylized, or elegant handwriting or lettering |
| deterrent | serving to discourage, prevent, or inhibit : serving to deter |
| affidavit | a sworn statement in writing made especially under oath or on affirmation (see affirmation |
| merit | a praiseworthy quality : virtue |
| unassuaged | not quenched, eased, or satisfied : not assuaged |
| assurance | the state of being assured: such as |
| demagogue | a leader who makes use of popular prejudices and false claims and promises in order to gain power |
| shade | comparative darkness or obscurity owing to interception of the rays of light |
| credential | warranting credit or confidence |
| juggernaut | a massive inexorable force, campaign, movement, or object that crushes whatever is in its path |