GRE Word List

PROWESS

distinguished bravery

The meaning of the word prowess is distinguished bravery.

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WordMeaning
polarof or relating to a geographic pole or the region around it
sequesterto set apart : segregate
high-flownexceedingly or excessively high or favorable
transitiona change or shift from one state, subject, place, etc. to another
infidelone who is not a Christian or who opposes Christianity
hypocriticalcharacterized by behavior that contradicts what one claims to believe or feel : characterized by hypocrisy
droopto hang or incline downward
nadirthe point of the celestial sphere that is directly opposite the zenith and vertically downward from the observer
pacifistan adherent to pacifism : someone who opposes war or violence as a means of settling disputes
alloythe degree of mixture with base metals : fineness