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
accedeto express approval or give consent : to agree to a request or demand
perditioneternal damnation
benevolentmarked by or disposed to doing good
recreantcrying for mercy : cowardly
tantruma fit of bad temper
chroniccontinuing or occurring again and again for a long time
precipicea very steep or overhanging place
panderto act as a pander
improprietyan improper or indecorous act or remark
pinionthe terminal section of a bird's wing including the carpus, metacarpus, and phalanges