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
rubblebroken fragments (as of rock) resulting from the decay or destruction of a building
proteanof or resembling Proteus in having a varied nature or ability to assume different forms
fronda large leaf (especially of a palm or fern) usually with many divisions
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winnowto remove (something, such as chaff) by a current of air
countermandto revoke (a command) by a contrary order
planeairplane
carillona set of fixed chromatically tuned bells sounded by hammers controlled from a keyboard
escapadea usually adventurous action that runs counter to approved or conventional conduct
acridsharp and harsh or unpleasantly pungent in taste or odor : irritating