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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| doggerel | loosely styled and irregular in measure especially for burlesque or comic effect |
| meretricious | of or relating to a prostitute : having the nature of prostitution |
| taper | to become progressively smaller toward one end |
| nurture | training |
| invidious | of an unpleasant or objectionable nature : obnoxious |
| amnesty | the act of an authority (such as a government) by which pardon is granted to a large group of individuals |
| resentment | a feeling of indignant displeasure or persistent ill will at something regarded as a wrong, insult, or injury |
| executioner | one who executes |
| amicable | characterized by friendly goodwill : peaceable |
| overture | an initiative toward agreement or action : proposal |