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.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| mammoth | any of a genus (Mammuthus) of extinct Pleistocene mammals of the elephant family distinguished from recent elephants by highly ridged molars, usually large size, very long tusks that curve upward, and well-developed body hair |
| suspense | the state of being suspended : suspension |
| gloat | to observe or think about something with triumphant and often malicious satisfaction, gratification, or delight |
| ingenious | having or showing an unusual aptitude for discovering, inventing, or contriving |
| guffaw | a loud or boisterous burst of laughter |
| personable | pleasant or amiable in person : attractive |
| festive | of, relating to, or suitable for a feast or festival |
| sagacious | of keen and farsighted penetration and judgment : discerning |
| nostalgia | a wistful or excessively sentimental yearning for return to or of some past period or irrecoverable condition |
| pejorative | a word or phrase that has negative connotations (see connotation |