GRE Word List

PERVASIVE

existing in or spreading through every part of something

The meaning of the word pervasive is existing in or spreading through every part of something.

Random words

WordMeaning
miscellanyseparate writings collected in one volume
simperto smile in a silly, affected, or ingratiating manner
ornatemarked by elaborate rhetoric (see rhetoric
homogeneousof the same or a similar kind or nature
fuss:trouble or worry over trifles; make nervous; pay too much attention to; N: needless concern or worry (about a trivial thing); anxious nervous condition; display of attention; Ex. make a fuss over the baby
verbosecontaining more words than necessary : wordy
obstinatestubbornly adhering to an opinion, purpose, or course in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion
beholdenbeing under obligation for a favor or gift : indebted
contextthe parts of a discourse that surround a word or passage and can throw light on its meaning
acclimateto adapt (someone) to a new temperature, altitude, climate, environment, or situation