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
artlesslacking art, knowledge, or skill : uncultured
retrenchcut down
metaphora figure of speech in which a word or phrase literally denoting one kind of object or idea is used in place of another to suggest a likeness or analogy between them (as in drowning in money)
imperilto bring into peril : endanger
verisimilarhaving the appearance of truth : probable
flagrantconspicuously offensive
staminathe bodily or mental capacity to sustain a prolonged stressful effort or activity : endurance
citeto call upon officially or authoritatively to appear (as before a court)
cadeta younger brother or son
pulsateto throb or move rhythmically : vibrate