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
heinoushatefully or shockingly evil : abominable
supplecompliant often to the point of obsequiousness
diademcrown
terseusing few words : devoid of superfluity
foregoto go before : precede
snuffleto snuff or sniff usually audibly and repeatedly
bacchanaliana Roman festival of Bacchus celebrated with dancing, song, and revelry
limboan abode of souls that are according to Roman Catholic theology barred from heaven because of not having received Christian baptism
jesta joking or mocking remark
austerestern and cold in appearance or manner