GRE Word List

PROWESS

distinguished bravery

The meaning of the word prowess is distinguished bravery.

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WordMeaning
ficklemarked by lack of steadfastness, constancy, or stability : given to erratic changeableness
coteriean intimate and often exclusive group of persons with a unifying common interest or purpose
apoplexystroke
sardonicdisdainfully or skeptically humorous : derisively mocking
unerringlycommitting no error : faultless
memorialserving to preserve remembrance : commemorative
deleteriousharmful often in a subtle or unexpected way
appellationan identifying name or title : designation
evanescenttending to vanish like vapor
gamelya physical or mental competition conducted according to rules with the participants in direct opposition to each other