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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| solicit | to make petition to : entreat |
| abbreviate | to make briefer |
| amulet | a charm (such as an ornament) often inscribed with a magic incantation or symbol to aid the wearer or protect against evil (such as disease or witchcraft) |
| obsequy | a funeral or burial rite |
| quadruped | an animal having four feet |
| invective | insulting or abusive language : vituperation |
| dormant | represented on a coat of arms in a lying position with the head on the forepaws |
| bearing | the manner in which one behaves or comports oneself : the manner in which one bears (see bear |
| galley | a ship or boat propelled solely or chiefly by oars: such as |
| espionage | the practice of spying or using spies to obtain information about the plans and activities especially of a foreign government or a competing company |