GRE Word List

PROWESS

distinguished bravery

The meaning of the word prowess is distinguished bravery.

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penumbraa space of partial illumination (as in an eclipse) between the perfect shadow on all sides and the full light
malcontenta discontented person:
metaphysicalof or relating to metaphysics
clapto strike (two things, such as two flat, hard surfaces) together so as to produce a sharp percussive noise
warrantsanction
bucolicof or relating to shepherds or herdsmen : pastoral
polygamistmarriage in which a spouse of either sex may have more than one mate at the same time compare polyandry
definitiveserving to provide a final solution or to end a situation
trunkthe main stem of a tree apart from limbs and roots
lanknot well filled out : slender