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
gruffrough, brusque, or stern in manner, speech, or aspect
temporizeto act to suit the time or occasion : yield to current or dominant opinion
permissivegranted on sufferance : tolerated
surmountto prevail over : overcome
propsomething that props or sustains : support
gapeto open the mouth wide
wagea payment usually of money for labor or services usually according to contract and on an hourly, daily, or piecework basis
adversitya state or instance of serious or continued difficulty or misfortune
approbationcommendation
malleablecapable of being extended or shaped by beating with a hammer or by the pressure of rollers