GRE Word List
PROWESS
distinguished bravery
The meaning of the word prowess is distinguished bravery.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| autonomous | having the right or power of self-government |
| fermentation | the enzyme-catalyzed anaerobic breakdown of an energy-rich compound (such as a carbohydrate to carbon dioxide and alcohol or to an organic acid) by the action of microorganisms (such as bacteria or yeast) that occurs naturally and is commonly used in the production of various products (such as food, alcoholic beverages, and pharmaceuticals) especially by controlling microbial enzymatic activity |
| impassioned | filled with passion or zeal : showing great warmth or intensity of feeling |
| scenario | an outline or synopsis of a play |
| surrogate | one appointed to act in place of another : deputy |
| magisterial | of, relating to, or having the characteristics of a master or teacher : authoritative |
| celerity | rapidity of motion or action |
| insatiable | incapable of being satisfied : quenchless |
| necromancy | conjuration (see conjure |
| psychosis | a serious mental illness (such as schizophrenia) characterized by defective or lost contact with reality often with hallucinations or delusions |