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
comelypleasurably conforming to notions of good appearance, suitability, or proportion
tantamountequivalent in value, significance, or effect
transmuteto change or alter in form, appearance, or nature and especially to a higher form
extolto praise highly : glorify
melancholydepression of spirits : dejection
tacitexpressed or carried on without words or speech
skinflinta person who would save, gain, or extort money by any means : miser
beelinea straight direct course
desperatehaving lost hope
eccentricdeviating from conventional or accepted usage or conduct especially in odd or whimsical ways