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
impromptumade, done, or formed on or as if on the spur of the moment : improvised
poignancythe quality or state of being poignant
zanyvery eccentric (see eccentric
introverta person whose personality is characterized by introversion : a typically reserved or quiet person who tends to be introspective and enjoys spending time alone
oddsthe probability that one thing is so or will happen rather than another : chances
bandyto discuss lightly or banteringly
curatora person who oversees or manages a place (such as a museum or zoo) that offers exhibits
economythe structure or conditions of economic life in a country, area, or period
sophistrysubtly deceptive reasoning or argumentation
indicativeserving to indicate