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
skimpskimpy
symbiosisthe living together in more or less intimate association or close union of two dissimilar organisms (as in parasitism or commensalism)
fanfarea short and lively sounding of trumpets
swarthyof a dark color, complexion, or cast
nepotismfavoritism (as in appointment to a job) based on kinship
entrancepower or permission to enter : admission
multifarioushaving or occurring in great variety : diverse
bidto offer (a price) whether for payment or acceptance
largessliberal giving (as of money) to or as if to an inferior
embroiderto ornament with needlework