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.

Random words

WordMeaning
morguea place where the bodies of dead persons are kept temporarily pending identification or release for burial or autopsy
counterpartone of two corresponding copies of a legal instrument : duplicate
dilemmaa usually undesirable or unpleasant choice
trenchantkeen
incurto become liable or subject to : bring down upon oneself
transitiona change or shift from one state, subject, place, etc. to another
eonan immeasurably or indefinitely long period of time : age
podiuma low wall serving as a foundation or terrace wall: such as
contritefeeling or showing sorrow and remorse for improper or objectionable behavior, actions, etc.
gaudyostentatiously or tastelessly ornamented