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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demographicthe statistical characteristics of human populations (such as age or income) used especially to identify markets
poseto set forth or offer for attention or consideration
authenticateto prove or serve to prove to be real, true, or genuine
gratuitysomething given voluntarily or beyond obligation usually for some service
recurrentrunning or turning back in a direction opposite to a former course
equitablehaving or exhibiting equity : dealing fairly and equally with all concerned
matrixsomething within or from which something else originates, develops, or takes form
euphonypleasing or sweet sound
adornto enhance the appearance of especially with beautiful objects
concentrichaving a common center