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.

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WordMeaning
indeliblethat cannot be removed, washed away, or erased
soothsayera person who predicts the future by magical, intuitive, or more rational means : prognosticator
postmortemdone, occurring, or collected after death
preponderancea superiority in weight, power, importance, or strength
solemnityformal or ceremonious observance of an occasion or event
longevitya long duration of individual life
vainhaving or showing undue or excessive pride in one's appearance or achievements : conceited
invidiousof an unpleasant or objectionable nature : obnoxious
epicureone with sensitive and discriminating tastes especially in food or wine
skimpskimpy