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
mollycoddleto treat with an excessive or absurd degree of indulgence and attention
shystera person who is professionally unscrupulous especially in the practice of law or politics : pettifogger
mimean ancient dramatic entertainment representing scenes from life usually in a ridiculous manner
balefuldeadly or pernicious in influence
fiatan authoritative or arbitrary order : decree
liena charge upon real or personal property for the satisfaction of some debt or duty ordinarily arising by operation of law
isthmusa narrow strip of land connecting two larger land areas
bigotryobstinate or intolerant devotion to one's own opinions and prejudices : the state of mind of a bigot
inceptionan act, process, or instance of beginning : commencement
matrixsomething within or from which something else originates, develops, or takes form