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
swaythe action or an instance of swaying or of being swayed : an oscillating, fluctuating, or sweeping motion
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depredationto lay waste : plunder
reconnaissancea preliminary survey to gain information
bovineof, relating to, or resembling bovines and especially the ox or cow
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hummocka rounded knoll or hillock
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