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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| quiver | a case for carrying or holding arrows |
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| avocation | a subordinate occupation pursued in addition to one's vocation especially for enjoyment : hobby |
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