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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gistessence; main point; substance
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parleyto speak with another : confer
indigenousproduced, growing, living, or occurring natively or naturally in a particular region or environment
effulgentradiant splendor : brilliance
ephemerallasting a very short time
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rococorococo work or style
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