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 |
|---|---|
| gangrene | local death of soft tissues due to loss of blood supply |
| tract | a system of body parts or organs that act together to perform some function |
| stem | the main trunk of a plant |
| pretext | a purpose or motive alleged or an appearance assumed in order to cloak the real intention or state of affairs |
| reprobate | an unprincipled or depraved person : scoundrel |
| magistrate | an official entrusted with administration of the laws: such as |
| blunt | having an edge or point that is not sharp |
| floe | floating ice formed in a large sheet on the surface of a body of water |
| antidote | a remedy to counteract the effects of poison |
| jaunt | a usually short journey or excursion undertaken especially for pleasure |