GRE Word List

PROWESS

distinguished bravery

The meaning of the word prowess is distinguished bravery.

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lineamentsan outline, feature, or contour of a body or figure and especially of a face
herpetologista branch of zoology dealing with reptiles and amphibians
fabricateinvent
shrivelto draw into wrinkles especially with a loss of moisture
metaphora figure of speech in which a word or phrase literally denoting one kind of object or idea is used in place of another to suggest a likeness or analogy between them (as in drowning in money)
buoyanthaving buoyancy
rationalhaving reason or understanding
expiateto make amends for
insuperableincapable of being surmounted, overcome, passed over, or solved
manipulateto treat or operate with or as if with the hands or by mechanical means especially in a skillful manner