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 |
|---|---|
| sentimental | marked or governed by feeling, sensibility, or emotional idealism |
| apotheosis | the perfect form or example of something : quintessence |
| abstinence | the practice of abstaining from something : the practice of not doing or having something that is wanted or enjoyable |
| chaperon | a person (such as a matron) who for propriety (see propriety |
| flirt | to move erratically : flit |
| dilemma | a usually undesirable or unpleasant choice |
| reputable | enjoying good repute : held in esteem |
| repose | a state of resting after exertion or strain |
| ethnic | of or relating to large groups of people classed according to common racial, national, tribal, religious, linguistic, or cultural origin or background |
| silt | loose sedimentary material with rock particles usually ¹/₂₀ millimeter or less in diameter |