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
gangrenelocal death of soft tissues due to loss of blood supply
tracta system of body parts or organs that act together to perform some function
stemthe main trunk of a plant
pretexta purpose or motive alleged or an appearance assumed in order to cloak the real intention or state of affairs
reprobatean unprincipled or depraved person : scoundrel
magistratean official entrusted with administration of the laws: such as
blunthaving an edge or point that is not sharp
floefloating ice formed in a large sheet on the surface of a body of water
antidotea remedy to counteract the effects of poison
jaunta usually short journey or excursion undertaken especially for pleasure