GRE Word List

PROSPERITY

the condition of being successful or thriving

The meaning of the word prosperity is the condition of being successful or thriving.

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WordMeaning
benefitsomething that produces good or helpful results or effects or that promotes well-being : advantage
imbalancelack of balance : the state of being out of equilibrium or out of proportion
mockto treat with contempt or ridicule : deride
featurethe structure, form, or appearance especially of a person
scruplea unit of capacity equal to ¹/₂₄ Apothecaries' ounce see Weights and Measures Table
pretexta purpose or motive alleged or an appearance assumed in order to cloak the real intention or state of affairs
shunto avoid deliberately and especially habitually
permissivegranted on sufferance : tolerated
conceptionthe process of becoming pregnant involving fertilization or implantation or both
courtthe residence or establishment of a sovereign or similar dignitary