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
inhibitedto prohibit from doing something
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maniacalaffected with or suggestive of madness
recipientone that receives : receiver
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paradigmexample
headfirstwith the head foremost
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fortitudestrength of mind that enables a person to encounter danger or bear pain or adversity with courage