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
equipoisea state of equilibrium
chaffthe seed coverings and other debris separated from the seed in threshing grain
self-righteousconvinced of one's own righteousness especially in contrast with the actions and beliefs of others : narrow-mindedly moralistic
intrepidcharacterized by resolute fearlessness, fortitude, and endurance
despondentfeeling or showing extreme discouragement, dejection, or depression
flamboyantmarked by or given to strikingly elaborate or colorful display or behavior
suavitysmoothly though often superficially gracious and sophisticated
excisean internal tax levied on the manufacture, sale, or consumption of a commodity
craftskill in planning, making, or executing : dexterity
embryonicof or relating to an embryo