GRE Word List

PROWESS

distinguished bravery

The meaning of the word prowess is distinguished bravery.

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cannyclever
ebbthe reflux of the tide toward the sea
poisebalance
evenhandedfair
droopto hang or incline downward
spendthrifta person who spends improvidently or wastefully
condescendto assume an air of superiority
witherto become dry and sapless
jettisonto get rid of as superfluous or encumbering : omit or forgo as part of a plan or as the result of some other decision
rolling(of land) rising and falling in long gentle slopes; happening continuously by stages; Ex. rolling devolution of power to local governments