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
remediablecapable of being remedied
ameliorateto make better or more tolerable
lilliputianof, relating to, or characteristic of the Lilliputians or the island of Lilliput
semblanceoutward and often specious appearance or show : form
psychicof or relating to the psyche : psychogenic
spurnto reject with disdain or contempt : scorn
odiumthe state or fact of being subjected to hatred and contempt as a result of a despicable act or blameworthy circumstance
sarcasma sharp and often satirical or ironic utterance designed to cut or give pain
passepast one's prime
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