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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thermalof, relating to, or caused by heat
concavehollowed or rounded inward like the inside of a bowl
censurea judgment involving condemnation
badinageplayful repartee : banter
tightwada close or miserly person
prolixityunduly prolonged or drawn out : too long
arbitrateto act as arbiter upon (a disputed question) : to settle (a dispute between two people or groups) after hearing the arguments and opinions of both
religiousrelating to or manifesting faithful devotion to an acknowledged ultimate reality or deity
canterone who uses cant: such as
legatoin a manner that is smooth and connected (as between successive tones)