GRE Word List

PROWESS

distinguished bravery

The meaning of the word prowess is distinguished bravery.

Random words

WordMeaning
frescothe art of painting on freshly spread moist lime plaster with water-based pigments
carnalrelating to or given to crude bodily pleasures and appetites
foliagea representation of leaves, flowers, and branches for architectural ornamentation
unaccountablenot to be accounted for : inexplicable
unguenta soothing or healing salve : ointment
magnatea person of rank, power, influence, or distinction often in a specified area
friezea heavy durable coarse wool and shoddy fabric with a rough surface
phobiaan exaggerated usually inexplicable and illogical fear of a particular object, class of objects, or situation
haplesshaving no luck : unfortunate
chideto speak out in angry or displeased rebuke