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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| unintimidating | not causing a feeling of fear or timidity : not intimidating |
| mogul | an Indian Muslim of or descended from one of several conquering groups of Mongol, Turkish, and Persian origin |
| chafe | irritate |
| shrew | any of a family (Soricidae) of small chiefly nocturnal insectivores related to the moles and distinguished by a long pointed snout, very small eyes, and short velvety fur |
| vigilant | alertly watchful especially to avoid danger |
| forfeit | something forfeited or subject to being forfeited (as for a crime, offense, or neglect of duty) : penalty |
| tramp | to walk, tread, or step especially heavily |
| elope | to run away secretly with the intention of getting married usually without parental consent |
| interim | an intervening time : interval |
| cataract | a clouding of the lens of the eye or of its surrounding transparent membrane that obstructs the passage of light |