GRE Word List

PROWESS

distinguished bravery

The meaning of the word prowess is distinguished bravery.

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defoliateto deprive of leaves especially prematurely
sidetracksiding
meagerhaving little flesh : thin
premonitionprevious notice or warning : forewarning
rabiesan acute virus disease of the nervous system of mammals that is caused by a rhabdovirus (species Rabies virus of the genus Lyssavirus) usually transmitted through the bite of a rabid animal and that is characterized typically by increased salivation, abnormal behavior, and eventual paralysis and death when untreated
throbto pulsate or pound with abnormal force or rapidity
dissuadeto advise (a person) against something
urbanenotably polite or polished in manner
lopsidedleaning to one side
browseto eat (tender shoots, twigs, leaves of trees and shrubs, etc.) : to consume as browse (see browse