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
qualifiedfitted (as by training or experience) for a given purpose : competent
defeatistan attitude of accepting, expecting, or being resigned to defeat
cognateof the same or similar nature : generically alike
malfeasancewrongdoing or misconduct especially by a public official
annotateto make or furnish critical or explanatory notes or comment
parishthe ecclesiastical unit of area committed to one pastor
expatriatebanish
seismicof, subject to, or caused by an earthquake
demeanorbehavior toward others : outward manner
vigilantalertly watchful especially to avoid danger