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
opportunistone that is opportunistic or that practices opportunism
encroachmentto enter by gradual steps or by stealth into the possessions or rights of another
homelysuggestive or characteristic of a place of residence or home
qualifyto reduce from a general to a particular or restricted form : modify
welterwrithe
disseminateto spread abroad as though sowing seed
confideto have confidence : trust
vintnera wine merchant
fastidiousshowing or demanding excessive delicacy or care
withholdto hold back from action : check