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
stricturean abnormal narrowing of a bodily passage
valedictionan act of bidding farewell
clapto strike (two things, such as two flat, hard surfaces) together so as to produce a sharp percussive noise
dysenterya disease characterized by severe diarrhea with passage of mucus and blood and usually caused by infection
wrongheadedstubborn in adherence to wrong opinion or principles
clientelea body of clients
asceticpracticing strict self-denial as a measure of personal and especially spiritual discipline
rampantrearing upon the hind legs with forelegs extended
martialof, relating to, or suited for war or a warrior
ransackto look through thoroughly in often a rough way