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
fringean ornamental border consisting of short straight or twisted threads or strips hanging from cut or raveled edges or from a separate band
hue_and_cryoutcry; loud cry or clamor; strong protest; Ex. hue and cry against the new rule
disgruntleto make ill-humored or discontented
durationcontinuance in time
quietudea quiet state : repose
orthodoxconforming to established doctrine especially in religion
tensilecapable of tension : ductile
braga pompous or boastful statement
terseusing few words : devoid of superfluity
homeostasisa relatively stable state of equilibrium or a tendency toward such a state between the different but interdependent elements or groups of elements of an organism, population, or group