GRE Word List
PROPHYLACTIC
used to prevent disease; N: something prophylactic; condom; N. prophylaxis: prevention of disease
The meaning of the word prophylactic is used to prevent disease; N: something prophylactic; condom; N. prophylaxis: prevention of disease.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| relent | become less severe; give in(surrender); ADJ. relentless: unyielding; continuously severe |
| metropolis | large city |
| raconteur | story-teller; one who tells stories with wit and skill |
| seamy | sordid; base; filthy; unwholesome; Ex. seamy side of city life |
| somnambulist | sleepwalker; V. somnambulate; N. somnambulism |
| pallid | pale; wan; Ex. pallid complexion |
| morbid | given to unwholesome or unhealthy thought; moody; characteristic of disease; Ex. morbid curiosity; N. morbidity; CF. disease |
| rampant | growing or spreading uncontrollably; growing in profusion; unrestrained; Ex. rampant lawlessness/weed |
| sanction | approve; ratify; N: permission; penalty intended to enforce compliance |
| mausoleum | monumental tomb; large stately tomb; CF. Mausolos |
