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
mantlea loose sleeveless garment worn over other clothes : cloak
unassuagednot quenched, eased, or satisfied : not assuaged
fledglinga young bird just fledged (see fledge
mischiefa specific injury or damage attributed to a particular agent
entrancepower or permission to enter : admission
iridescenthaving or exhibiting iridescence
perpetualcontinuing forever : everlasting
fulminateto utter or send out with denunciation
perquisitea privilege, gain, or profit incidental to regular salary or wages
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