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
dappledmarked with small spots or patches contrasting with the background
reaperone that reaps
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
latchto lay hold with or as if with the hands or arms
alacritypromptness in response : cheerful readiness
retrospectiveof, relating to, or given to retrospection
instigateto goad or urge forward : provoke
tawnyof the color tawny
crescendoa gradual increase
darta light spear