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
lumenthe cavity of a tubular organ or part
prognosisthe prospect of recovery as anticipated from the usual course of disease or peculiarities of the case
captiousmarked by an often ill-natured inclination to stress faults and raise objections
tempestuousof, relating to, or resembling a tempest : turbulent
foddersomething fed to domestic animals
indemnifyto secure against hurt, loss, or damage
commonplacecommonly found or seen : ordinary
transitiona change or shift from one state, subject, place, etc. to another
paupera person destitute of means except such as are derived from charity
provincialthe superior of a province of a Roman Catholic religious order