GRE Word List

PROWESS

distinguished bravery

The meaning of the word prowess is distinguished bravery.

Random words

WordMeaning
presagesomething that foreshadows or portends a future event : omen
orientto direct (something, such as a book or film) toward the interests of a particular group
bulkmagnitude
castigationto subject to severe punishment, reproof, or criticism
scrappyconsisting of scraps
toutto make much of : promote
doggedmarked by stubborn determination
dearthscarcity that makes dear
puissanthaving puissance : powerful
emetican agent that induces vomiting