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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calligraphyartistic, stylized, or elegant handwriting or lettering
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merita praiseworthy quality : virtue
unassuagednot quenched, eased, or satisfied : not assuaged
assurancethe state of being assured: such as
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shadecomparative darkness or obscurity owing to interception of the rays of light
credentialwarranting credit or confidence
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