GRE Word List

PROWESS

distinguished bravery

The meaning of the word prowess is distinguished bravery.

Random words

WordMeaning
abrogateto abolish by authoritative action : annul
lotan object used as a counter in determining a question by chance see also throw in one's lot with
captiousmarked by an often ill-natured inclination to stress faults and raise objections
ordinancean authoritative decree or direction : order
craveto ask for earnestly : beg
recreantcrying for mercy : cowardly
juntaa council or committee for political or governmental purposes
listlesscharacterized by lack of interest, energy, or spirit
precipitantprecipitate
slakesubside