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 |
|---|---|
| conspire | plot |
| tramp | to walk, tread, or step especially heavily |
| malapropism | the usually unintentionally humorous misuse or distortion of a word or phrase |
| verve | the spirit and enthusiasm animating artistic composition or performance : vivacity |
| glitter | to shine by reflection with many small flashes of brilliant light : sparkle |
| surmise | a thought or idea based on scanty evidence : conjecture |
| exalt | to raise in rank, power, or character |
| mammoth | any of a genus (Mammuthus) of extinct Pleistocene mammals of the elephant family distinguished from recent elephants by highly ridged molars, usually large size, very long tusks that curve upward, and well-developed body hair |
| spawn | to deposit or fertilize spawn |
| confiscate | appropriated by the government : forfeited |