GRE Word List

PROWESS

distinguished bravery

The meaning of the word prowess is distinguished bravery.

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probea slender medical instrument used especially for exploration (as of a wound or body cavity)
bombasticmarked by or given to speech or writing that is given exaggerated importance by artificial or empty means : marked by or given to bombast : pompous
dormantrepresented on a coat of arms in a lying position with the head on the forepaws
appropriateespecially suitable or compatible : fitting
mustyimpaired by damp or mildew : moldy
privationan act or instance of depriving : deprivation
insolventunable to pay debts as they fall due in the usual course of business
cornicethe molded and projecting horizontal member that crowns an architectural composition see column illustration
composta mixture that consists largely of decayed organic matter and is used for fertilizing and conditioning land
slighthaving a slim or delicate build : not stout or massive in body