GRE Word List

PROWESS

distinguished bravery

The meaning of the word prowess is distinguished bravery.

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WordMeaning
stereotypeto make a stereotype from
solecisman ungrammatical combination of words in a sentence
dilemmaa usually undesirable or unpleasant choice
gambita chess opening in which a player risks one or more pawns or a minor piece to gain an advantage in position
queerdiffering in some way from what is usual or normal : odd
partialof or relating to a part rather than the whole : not general or total
gargoylea spout in the form of a grotesque human or animal figure projecting from a roof gutter to throw rainwater clear of a building
arsenalan establishment for the manufacture or storage of arms and military equipment
averto declare positively
brandishto shake or wave (something, such as a weapon) menacingly