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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jocosegiven to joking : merry
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blatantnoisy especially in a vulgar or offensive manner : clamorous
naivetea naive remark or action
piebaldcomposed of incongruous parts
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dirgea song or hymn of grief or lamentation
impenetrableincapable of being penetrated or pierced
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laudpraise