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.

Random words

WordMeaning
pulchritudephysical comeliness
implausiblenot plausible : provoking disbelief
eschewto avoid habitually especially on moral or practical grounds : shun
tenantone who has the occupation or temporary possession of lands or tenements of another
cognateof the same or similar nature : generically alike
broilto cook by direct exposure to radiant heat : grill
carapacea bony or chitinous case or shield covering the back or part of the back of an animal (such as a turtle or crab)
chaffthe seed coverings and other debris separated from the seed in threshing grain
sobernot intoxicated
lethargicof, relating to, or characterized by laziness or lack of energy : feeling or affected by lethargy : sluggish