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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heterodoxcontrary to or different from an acknowledged standard, a traditional form, or an established religion : unorthodox
cornicethe molded and projecting horizontal member that crowns an architectural composition see column illustration
foliagea representation of leaves, flowers, and branches for architectural ornamentation
staccatocut short or apart in performing : disconnected
barragea dam placed in a watercourse to increase the depth of water or to divert it into a channel for navigation or irrigation
brawlto quarrel or fight noisily : wrangle
acquittala setting free from the charge of an offense by verdict, sentence, or other legal process
remissnegligent in the performance of work or duty : careless
irreparablenot reparable : irremediable
betrothto promise to marry