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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| appurtenances | accessory objects |
| fraudulent | characterized by, based on, or done by fraud : deceitful |
| sneak | to go stealthily or furtively : slink |
| decrepit | wasted and weakened by or as if by the infirmities of old age |
| augury | divination from auspices (see auspice |
| nugatory | of little or no consequence : trifling |
| convivial | relating to, occupied with, or fond of feasting, drinking, and good company |
| decelerate | to reduce the speed of : slow down |
| scurvy | a 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 |
| beguile | hoodwink |