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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| pedestal | the support or foot of a late classic or neoclassical column see column illustration |
| propagate | to cause to continue or increase by sexual or asexual reproduction |
| stentorian | extremely loud |
| rebate | to reduce the force or activity of : diminish |
| patrimony | an estate inherited from one's father or ancestor |
| swathe | a band used in swathing |
| fester | to generate pus |
| bard | a tribal poet-singer skilled in composing and reciting verses on heroes and their deeds |
| tarry | to delay or be tardy in acting or doing |
| remnant | a usually small part, member, or trace remaining |