GRE Word List

PROWESS

distinguished bravery

The meaning of the word prowess is distinguished bravery.

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WordMeaning
tremora trembling or shaking usually from physical weakness, emotional stress, or disease
foppishfoolish
empathythe action of understanding, being aware of, being sensitive to, and vicariously experiencing the feelings, thoughts, and experience of another of either the past or present without having the feelings, thoughts, and experience fully communicated in an objectively explicit manner
warpa series of yarns extended lengthwise in a loom and crossed by the weft
mockto treat with contempt or ridicule : deride
convoketo call together to a meeting
slipshodwearing loose shoes or slippers
orificean opening (such as a vent, mouth, or hole) through which something may pass
impersonalhaving no personal reference or connection
offensivemaking attack : aggressive