GRE Word List

PROWESS

distinguished bravery

The meaning of the word prowess is distinguished bravery.

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WordMeaning
humidcontaining or characterized by perceptible moisture especially to the point of being oppressive
swear-wordword considered offensive; Ex. ``bloody''
unassuagednot quenched, eased, or satisfied : not assuaged
astigmatisma defect of an optical system (such as a lens) causing rays from a point to fail to meet in a focal point resulting in a blurred and imperfect image
encomiasticone that praises : eulogist
compartmenta separate division or section
meagerhaving little flesh : thin
derogatoryexpressive of a low opinion : disparaging
paradoxone (such as a person, situation, or action) having seemingly contradictory qualities or phases
drollhaving a humorous, whimsical, or odd quality