GRE Word List

PROWESS

distinguished bravery

The meaning of the word prowess is distinguished bravery.

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embedto enclose closely in or as if in a matrix
incisiveimpressively direct and decisive (as in manner or presentation)
heterodoxcontrary to or different from an acknowledged standard, a traditional form, or an established religion : unorthodox
extraditionthe surrender of an alleged criminal usually under the provisions of a treaty or statute by one authority (such as a state) to another having jurisdiction to try the charge
entomologya branch of zoology that deals with insects
dozeto sleep lightly
demurto take exception : object
contritefeeling or showing sorrow and remorse for improper or objectionable behavior, actions, etc.
flightyswift
vagabonda person who wanders from place to place without a fixed home : one leading a vagabond life