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

WordMeaning
haranguea speech addressed to a public assembly
grudgingunwilling
cronea cruel or ugly old woman
condescendto assume an air of superiority
plumpto drop, sink, or come in contact suddenly or heavily
larcenythe unlawful taking of personal property with intent to deprive the rightful owner of it permanently
adoreto worship or honor as a deity or as divine
practicalof, relating to, or manifested in practice or action : not theoretical or ideal
slackento make less active : slow up
subsistencereal being : existence