GRE Word List
PROWESS
distinguished bravery
The meaning of the word prowess is distinguished bravery.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| devoid | being without a usual, typical, or expected attribute or accompaniment |
| blase | apathetic to pleasure or excitement as a result of excessive indulgence or enjoyment : world-weary |
| pang | a brief piercing spasm of pain |
| portend | to give an omen or anticipatory sign of |
| semblance | outward and often specious appearance or show : form |
| idiosyncrasy | a peculiarity of constitution or temperament : an individualizing characteristic or quality |
| engender | beget |
| respite | a period of temporary delay |
| hypnosis | a trancelike state that resembles sleep but is induced by a person whose suggestions are readily accepted by the subject |
| discourse | verbal interchange of ideas |