GRE Word List

PROWESS

distinguished bravery

The meaning of the word prowess is distinguished bravery.

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WordMeaning
mollycoddleto treat with an excessive or absurd degree of indulgence and attention
supplantto supersede (another) especially by force or treachery
obstinatestubbornly adhering to an opinion, purpose, or course in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion
expenditurethe act or process of expending
grandiosecharacterized by affectation of grandeur or splendor or by absurd exaggeration
rakean implement equipped with projecting prongs to gather material (such as leaves) or for loosening or smoothing the surface of the ground
trepidationa nervous or fearful feeling of uncertain agitation : apprehension
lapa loose overlapping or hanging panel or flap especially of a garment
shrewdmarked by clever discerning awareness and hardheaded acumen
satyra sylvan deity in Greek mythology having certain characteristics of a horse or goat and fond of Dionysian revelry