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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halfheartedlacking heart, spirit, or interest
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obtusenot pointed or acute : blunt
nominalof, relating to, or being a noun or a word or expression taking a noun construction
unprepossessingnot tending to create a favorable impression : not prepossessing
protegeone who is protected or trained or whose career is furthered by a person of experience, prominence, or influence
improprietyan improper or indecorous act or remark
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demeanorbehavior toward others : outward manner
blurtto utter abruptly and impulsively