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
indecisiona wavering between two or more possible courses of action : irresolution
halefree from defect, disease, or infirmity : sound
stinta period of time spent at a particular activity
dissectionthe act or process of dissecting : the state of being dissected
purgatoryan intermediate state after death for expiatory purification
addenduma thing added : addition
temperamentcharacteristic or habitual inclination or mode of emotional response
requiema mass for the dead
intoxicateto excite or stupefy by alcohol or a drug especially to the point where physical and mental control is markedly diminished
immolateto kill or destroy especially by fire