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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| traverse | to go or travel across or over |
| unequivocal | leaving no doubt : clear |
| incidence | rate of occurrence or influence |
| pert | saucily free and forward : flippantly cocky and assured |
| jaunty | sprightly in manner or appearance : lively |
| nurse | a person who cares for the sick or infirm |
| mete | to give out by measure : dole out |
| instigate | to goad or urge forward : provoke |
| adjunct | something joined or added to another thing but not essentially a part of it |
| exhilarating | causing strong feelings of happy excitement and elation : thrilling |