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
winnowto remove (something, such as chaff) by a current of air
amenitiessomething that helps to provide comfort, convenience, or enjoyment
trinketa small ornament (such as a jewel or ring)
condimentssomething used to enhance the flavor of food
asymmetrichaving two sides or halves that are not the same : not symmetrical
stalematea drawing position in chess in which a player is not in checkmate but has no legal move to play
sneakto go stealthily or furtively : slink
checkto inspect, examine, or look at appraisingly or appreciatively
ambivalencesimultaneous and contradictory attitudes or feelings (such as attraction and repulsion) toward an object, person, or action
rebusa representation of words or syllables by pictures of objects or by symbols whose names resemble the intended words or syllables in sound