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
augmentto make greater, more numerous, larger, or more intense
elopeto run away secretly with the intention of getting married usually without parental consent
stalwartmarked by outstanding strength and vigor of body, mind, or spirit
bromidea binary compound of bromine with another element or a radical including some (such as potassium bromide) used as sedatives
speechlessunable to speak : dumb
sallowany of several Old World broad-leaved willows (such as Salix caprea) including important sources of charcoal and tanbark
compulsionan act of compelling
bearingthe manner in which one behaves or comports oneself : the manner in which one bears (see bear
avengeto take vengeance for or on behalf of
crypta chamber (such as a vault) wholly or partly underground