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
sentimentalmarked or governed by feeling, sensibility, or emotional idealism
apotheosisthe perfect form or example of something : quintessence
abstinencethe practice of abstaining from something : the practice of not doing or having something that is wanted or enjoyable
chaperona person (such as a matron) who for propriety (see propriety
flirtto move erratically : flit
dilemmaa usually undesirable or unpleasant choice
reputableenjoying good repute : held in esteem
reposea state of resting after exertion or strain
ethnicof or relating to large groups of people classed according to common racial, national, tribal, religious, linguistic, or cultural origin or background
siltloose sedimentary material with rock particles usually ¹/₂₀ millimeter or less in diameter