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
chasma deep cleft in the surface of a planet (such as the earth) : gorge
insensatelacking sense or understanding
cremateto subject to cremation
derogatoryexpressive of a low opinion : disparaging
incorrigibleincapable of being corrected or amended: such as
voyeursomeone who obtains sexual gratification from observing unsuspecting individuals who are partly undressed, naked, or engaged in sexual acts
preemptto acquire (something, such as land) by preemption
triviaunimportant matters : trivial facts or details
chameleonany of a family (Chamaeleontidae) of chiefly arboreal (see arboreal
impendingoccurring or likely to occur soon : upcoming