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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| pervasive | existing in or spreading through every part of something |
| dregs | sediment contained in a liquid or precipitated (see precipitate |
| remiss | negligent in the performance of work or duty : careless |
| draconian | of, relating to, or characteristic of Draco or the severe code of laws held to have been framed by him |
| distinct | distinguishable to the eye or mind as being discrete (see discrete |
| laity | the people of a religious faith as distinguished from its clergy |
| litotes | understatement in which an affirmative is expressed by the negative of the contrary (as in "not a bad singer" or "not unhappy") |
| galley | a ship or boat propelled solely or chiefly by oars: such as |
| demagogue | a leader who makes use of popular prejudices and false claims and promises in order to gain power |
| scotch | scottish |