GRE Word List

PROWESS

distinguished bravery

The meaning of the word prowess is distinguished bravery.

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catastrophea momentous tragic event ranging from extreme misfortune to utter overthrow or ruin
remnanta usually small part, member, or trace remaining
opiatean alkaloid drug (such as morphine or codeine) that contains or is derived from opium, binds to cell receptors primarily of the central nervous system and gastrointestinal tract, acts to block pain, induce sedation or sleep, depress respiration, and produce calmness or euphoria, and is associated with physiological tolerance (see tolerance
blotchto mark or mar with blotches
sirenany of a group of female and partly human creatures in Greek mythology that lured mariners to destruction by their singing
craftskill in planning, making, or executing : dexterity
bearingthe manner in which one behaves or comports oneself : the manner in which one bears (see bear
pulmonaryof, relating to, affecting, or occurring in the lungs
reclusemarked by withdrawal from society : solitary
sentinelsentry