GRE Word List

PRIZE

something offered or striven for in competition or in contests of chance

The meaning of the word prize is something offered or striven for in competition or in contests of chance.

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WordMeaning
cullto select from a group : choose
coercionthe act, process, or power of coercing
precursorone that precedes and indicates the approach of another
rampantrearing upon the hind legs with forelegs extended
esteemthe regard in which one is held
contortionsto twist in a violent manner
gratifyto be a source of or give pleasure or satisfaction to
disconcertto throw into confusion
demagoguea leader who makes use of popular prejudices and false claims and promises in order to gain power
jeopardizeto expose to danger or risk : imperil