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
diligencesteady, earnest, and energetic effort : devoted and painstaking work and application to accomplish an undertaking : assiduity
missivea written communication : letter
maniacalaffected with or suggestive of madness
sophomoricconceited and overconfident of knowledge but poorly informed and immature
magniloquentspeaking in or characterized by a high-flown often bombastic style or manner
deleteriousharmful often in a subtle or unexpected way
stinkto emit a strong offensive odor
comprehensivecovering completely or broadly : inclusive
amoralhaving or showing no concern about whether behavior is morally right or wrong
misconstrueto interpret (something, such as a statement or action) wrongly : misinterpret