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 |
|---|---|
| unassuaged | not quenched, eased, or satisfied : not assuaged |
| windfall | something (such as a tree or fruit) blown down by the wind |
| redundant | exceeding what is necessary or normal : superfluous |
| preamble | an introductory statement |
| secular | of or relating to the worldly or temporal |
| multifarious | having or occurring in great variety : diverse |
| tempestuous | of, relating to, or resembling a tempest : turbulent |
| pillory | a device formerly used for publicly punishing offenders consisting of a wooden frame with holes in which the head and hands can be locked |
| mandate | an authoritative command |
| mat | a piece of coarse, woven, plaited, or felted fabric used especially as a floor covering or a support |