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
unassuagednot quenched, eased, or satisfied : not assuaged
windfallsomething (such as a tree or fruit) blown down by the wind
redundantexceeding what is necessary or normal : superfluous
preamblean introductory statement
secularof or relating to the worldly or temporal
multifarioushaving or occurring in great variety : diverse
tempestuousof, relating to, or resembling a tempest : turbulent
pillorya device formerly used for publicly punishing offenders consisting of a wooden frame with holes in which the head and hands can be locked
mandatean authoritative command
mata piece of coarse, woven, plaited, or felted fabric used especially as a floor covering or a support