GRE Word List
PREVALENT
widespread; generally accepted
The meaning of the word prevalent is widespread; generally accepted.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| perdition | damnation; complete ruin; hell |
| coquette | flirt; flirtatious woman; woman who tries to attract the admiration of men without sincere feelings; V. |
| flirt | behave in a way that attracts (sexual) attention; deal triflingly with; N: one (or woman) given to flirting; ADJ. flirtatious |
| friction | clash or conflict in opinion; rubbing against |
| gawk | stare foolishly; look in open-mouthed awe |
| incongruity | lack of harmony; absurdity; ADJ. incongruous: lacking in harmony; inappropriate |
| detached | emotionally removed; free from emotional involvement; calm and objective; physically separate; N. detachment; CF. attachment |
| downcast | disheartened; dejected; sad; directed downward |
| vulgar | of the common people; deficient in refinement; not refined; coarse; Ex. vulgar display of wealth; N. vulgarism: vulgarity; crudely indecent word; CF. vulgarian: vulgar person; boor; lout |
| roseate | rosy; optimistic; Ex. roseate views |