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
missivea written communication : letter
cognateof the same or similar nature : generically alike
sepulchera place of burial : tomb
bogusnot genuine : counterfeit
seclusionthe act of secluding : the condition of being secluded
tingea slight staining or suffusing shade or color
emblazonto inscribe or adorn with or as if with heraldic bearings or devices
parvenuone that has recently or suddenly risen to an unaccustomed position of wealth or power and has not yet gained the prestige, dignity, or manner associated with it
dieto pass from physical life : expire
reticentinclined to be silent or uncommunicative in speech : reserved