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
disapprobationthe act or state of disapproving : the state of being disapproved : condemnation
anthropoidany of a suborder (Anthropoidea) of higher primates (such as macaques and marmosets)
contrivedevise
heinoushatefully or shockingly evil : abominable
heterodoxcontrary to or different from an acknowledged standard, a traditional form, or an established religion : unorthodox
standstilla state characterized by absence of motion or of progress : stop
astronomicalof or relating to astronomy
aegisa shield or breastplate emblematic of majesty that was associated with Zeus and Athena
mutinousdisposed to or being in a state of mutiny : rebellious
pathetichaving a capacity to move one to either compassionate or contemptuous pity