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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alchemya medieval chemical science and speculative philosophy aiming to achieve the transmutation of the base metals into gold, the discovery of a universal cure for disease, and the discovery of a means of indefinitely prolonging life
ungainlylacking in smoothness or dexterity : clumsy
resplendentshining brilliantly : characterized by a glowing splendor
remorsea gnawing distress arising from a sense of guilt for past wrongs : self-reproach
amokan episode of sudden mass assault against people or objects usually by a single individual following a period of brooding that has traditionally been regarded as occurring especially in Malaysian culture but is now increasingly viewed as psychopathological behavior occurring worldwide in numerous countries and cultures
sporadicoccurring occasionally, singly, or in irregular or random instances
pilfersteal
doffto remove (an article of wear) from the body
gauchelacking social experience or grace
benefitsomething that produces good or helpful results or effects or that promotes well-being : advantage