GRE Word List

PROWESS

distinguished bravery

The meaning of the word prowess is distinguished bravery.

Random words

WordMeaning
assumptiona taking to or upon oneself
jocularsaid or done as a joke : characterized by jesting : playful
patriarchone of the scriptural fathers of the human race or of the Hebrew people
urgentcalling for immediate attention : pressing
machinationsan act of machinating
miragean optical (see optical
awryoff the correct or expected course : amiss
impetuousmarked by impulsive vehemence or passion
forestallto exclude, hinder, or prevent (something) by prior occupation or measures
elusivetending to elude: such as