GRE Word List
PROWESS
distinguished bravery
The meaning of the word prowess is distinguished bravery.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| penumbra | a space of partial illumination (as in an eclipse) between the perfect shadow on all sides and the full light |
| malcontent | a discontented person: |
| metaphysical | of or relating to metaphysics |
| clap | to strike (two things, such as two flat, hard surfaces) together so as to produce a sharp percussive noise |
| warrant | sanction |
| bucolic | of or relating to shepherds or herdsmen : pastoral |
| polygamist | marriage in which a spouse of either sex may have more than one mate at the same time compare polyandry |
| definitive | serving to provide a final solution or to end a situation |
| trunk | the main stem of a tree apart from limbs and roots |
| lank | not well filled out : slender |