GRE Word List
PROWESS
distinguished bravery
The meaning of the word prowess is distinguished bravery.
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| erotic | of, devoted to, or tending to arouse sexual love or desire |
| cipher | zero |
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| paean | a joyous song or hymn of praise, tribute, thanksgiving, or triumph |
| apropos | being both relevant and opportune |
| vacillate | to waver in mind, will, or feeling : hesitate in choice of opinions or courses |
| subside | to sink or fall to the bottom : settle |
| expenditure | the act or process of expending |
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| ramify | to split up into branches or constituent parts |