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 |
|---|---|
| obsolete | no longer in use or no longer useful |
| breach | infraction or violation of a law, obligation, tie, or standard |
| transcribe | to make a written copy of |
| throb | to pulsate or pound with abnormal force or rapidity |
| comatose | of, resembling, or affected with coma |
| collected | gathered together |
| ornithologist | a branch of zoology dealing with birds |
| archaeology | the scientific study of material remains (such as tools, pottery, jewelry, stone walls, and monuments) of past human life and activities |
| dissent | to withhold assent or approval |
| credential | warranting credit or confidence |