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

WordMeaning
recreantcrying for mercy : cowardly
evocativeevoking or tending to evoke an especially emotional response
slipshodwearing loose shoes or slippers
assayto analyze (something, such as an ore) for one or more specific components
monetaryof or relating to money or to the mechanisms by which it is supplied to and circulates in the economy
wontaccustomed
gauntexcessively thin and angular
invoketo petition for help or support
acrophobiaabnormal dread of being in a high place : fear of heights
fashionthe prevailing style (as in dress) during a particular time