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
laggardlagging or tending to lag : slow especially compared to others of the same kind
putrefyto make putrid
polygamistmarriage in which a spouse of either sex may have more than one mate at the same time compare polyandry
smarthaving or showing a high degree of mental ability : intelligent
suspendto debar temporarily especially from a privilege, office, or function
travailwork especially of a painful or laborious nature : toil
draftthe act of drawing or pulling in a net
chipa small usually thin and flat piece (as of wood or stone) cut, struck, or flaked off
provisionalserving for the time being : temporary
beatificof, possessing, or imparting beatitude