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
communalof or relating to one or more communes
renounceto give up, refuse, or resign usually by formal declaration
incumbentthe holder of an office or ecclesiastical benefice
obstetriciana physician specializing in obstetrics
scurvya disease caused by a lack of vitamin C and characterized by spongy gums, loosening of the teeth, and a bleeding into the skin and mucous membranes
admonishto indicate duties or obligations to
rareseldom occurring or found : uncommon
jurisprudencethe science or philosophy of law
galvanicof, relating to, or producing a direct current of electricity
beatitudea state of utmost bliss