GRE Word List
PROSPER
become successful (esp. financially); thrive; grow well; Ex. children prospering under his care
The meaning of the word prosper is become successful (esp. financially); thrive; grow well; Ex. children prospering under his care.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| sagacious | wise; perceptive; shrewd; having insight; N. sagacity |
| underscore | underline; emphasize |
| purport | intention; purpose; meaning; V: claim; profess; Ex. order which purports to be signed by the general |
| brocade | rich, figured(patterned) fabric |
| jeopardize | endanger; imperil; put at risk; N. jeopardy: danger |
| conversant | familiar with; having knowledge of |
| capillary | having a very fine bore; resembling a hair; fine and slender; Ex. capillary attraction; N: very fine hairlike tube; CF. capillarity |
| prelate | church dignitary; priest of high position in the church (esp. bishop) |
| outskirts | fringes; outer borders (as of a city); Ex. outskirts of Boston |
| console | lessen sadness or disappointment; give comfort; allay the sorrow of; N. consolation |
