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
buttressa projecting structure of masonry or wood for supporting or giving stability to a wall or building
tractablecapable of being easily led, taught, or controlled : docile
foolhardyfoolishly adventurous and bold : rash
levitateto rise or float in or as if in the air especially in seeming defiance of gravitation
cubiclea sleeping compartment partitioned off from a large room
bullya blustering, browbeating person
sobrietythe quality or state of being sober
extenuateto lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of (something, such as a fault or offense) by making partial excuses : mitigate
hullthe outer covering of a fruit or seed
pulpitan elevated platform or high reading desk used in preaching or conducting a worship service