GRE Word List

PREVALENT

generally or widely accepted, practiced, or favored : widespread

The meaning of the word prevalent is generally or widely accepted, practiced, or favored : widespread.

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fermentationthe enzyme-catalyzed anaerobic breakdown of an energy-rich compound (such as a carbohydrate to carbon dioxide and alcohol or to an organic acid) by the action of microorganisms (such as bacteria or yeast) that occurs naturally and is commonly used in the production of various products (such as food, alcoholic beverages, and pharmaceuticals) especially by controlling microbial enzymatic activity
eerieso mysterious, strange, or unexpected as to send a chill up the spine
incubusan evil spirit that lies on persons in their sleep
littera covered and curtained couch provided with shafts and used for carrying a single passenger
inviolablesecure from violation or profanation
piquantengagingly provocative
candorunreserved, honest, or sincere expression : forthrightness
obeliskan upright 4-sided usually monolithic pillar that gradually tapers as it rises and terminates in a pyramid
patriciana member of one of the original citizen families of ancient Rome
shadecomparative darkness or obscurity owing to interception of the rays of light