GRE Word List
PRESTIGE
standing or estimation in the eyes of people : weight or credit in general opinion
The meaning of the word prestige is standing or estimation in the eyes of people : weight or credit in general opinion.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| diffuse | being at once verbose and ill-organized |
| slapdash | haphazard |
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| alluvial | relating to, composed of, or found in alluvium |
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