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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incessantcontinuing or following without interruption : unceasing
lexicographeran author or editor of a dictionary
decrepitwasted and weakened by or as if by the infirmities of old age
bemoanto express deep grief or distress over
rusticof, relating to, or suitable for the country : rural
debaseto lower in status, esteem, quality, or character
pell-mellin mingled confusion or disorder
embargoan order of a government prohibiting the departure of commercial ships from its ports
toadyone who flatters in the hope of gaining favors : sycophant
concentrichaving a common center