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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WordMeaning
detrimentalobviously harmful : damaging
debuta first appearance
quibbleto evade the point of an argument by caviling about words
licensepermission to act
boundfastened by or as if by a band : confined
foolhardyfoolishly adventurous and bold : rash
fronda large leaf (especially of a palm or fern) usually with many divisions
tenacitythe quality or state of being tenacious
cadencethe beat, time, or measure of rhythmical motion or activity
husbanda male partner in a marriage