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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| demographic | the statistical characteristics of human populations (such as age or income) used especially to identify markets |
| pose | to set forth or offer for attention or consideration |
| authenticate | to prove or serve to prove to be real, true, or genuine |
| gratuity | something given voluntarily or beyond obligation usually for some service |
| recurrent | running or turning back in a direction opposite to a former course |
| equitable | having or exhibiting equity : dealing fairly and equally with all concerned |
| matrix | something within or from which something else originates, develops, or takes form |
| euphony | pleasing or sweet sound |
| adorn | to enhance the appearance of especially with beautiful objects |
| concentric | having a common center |