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
charismaa personal magic of leadership arousing special popular loyalty or enthusiasm for a public figure (such as a political leader)
schemea plan or program of action
manifestoa written statement declaring publicly the intentions, motives, or views of its issuer
flauntto display or obtrude oneself to public notice
scrupuloushaving moral integrity : acting in strict regard for what is considered right or proper
choreographythe art of symbolically representing dancing
minusculevery small
awean emotion variously combining dread, veneration, and wonder that is inspired by authority or by the sacred or sublime
solitudethe quality or state of being alone or remote from society : seclusion
forfeitsomething forfeited or subject to being forfeited (as for a crime, offense, or neglect of duty) : penalty