GRE Word List
PROWESS
distinguished bravery
The meaning of the word prowess is distinguished bravery.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| contention | a point advanced or maintained in a debate or argument |
| vicissitude | the quality or state of being changeable : mutability |
| allegiance | the obligation of a feudal vassal to his liege lord |
| madrigal | a medieval short lyrical poem in a strict poetic form |
| horoscope | a diagram of the relative positions of planets and signs of the zodiac at a specific time (as at one's birth) for use by astrologers in inferring individual character and personality traits and in foretelling events of a person's life |
| erudite | having or showing knowledge that is gained by studying : possessing or displaying erudition |
| smolder | to burn sluggishly, without flame, and often with much smoke |
| scale | an instrument or machine for weighing |
| vantage | a position giving a strategic advantage, commanding perspective, or comprehensive view |
| slither | to slide on or as if on a loose gravelly surface |