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
seasoneda time characterized by a particular circumstance or feature
absolveto set (someone) free from an obligation or the consequences of guilt
outcastone that is cast out or refused acceptance (as by society) : pariah
jocularsaid or done as a joke : characterized by jesting : playful
branda charred piece of wood
oculistophthalmologist
tangiblecapable of being perceived especially by the sense of touch : palpable
abstemiousmarked by restraint especially in the eating of food or drinking of alcohol
plumbera dealer or worker in lead
antipathya strong feeling of dislike