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
raffleto engage in a raffle
expropriateto deprive of possession or proprietary rights
lackadaisicallacking life, spirit, or zest : languid
exertionthe act or an instance of exerting
enormityan outrageous, improper, vicious, or immoral act
sarcasma sharp and often satirical or ironic utterance designed to cut or give pain
ordinationthe act or an instance of ordaining : the state of being ordained
clapto strike (two things, such as two flat, hard surfaces) together so as to produce a sharp percussive noise
thriftygiven to or marked by economy and good management
espousemarry