GRE Word List

PROWESS

distinguished bravery

The meaning of the word prowess is distinguished bravery.

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WordMeaning
complaisantmarked by an inclination to please or oblige
statutea law enacted by the legislative branch of a government
restitutionan act of restoring or a condition of being restored: such as
coddleto cook (something, such as eggs) in liquid slowly and gently just below the boiling point
infamoushaving a reputation of the worst kind : notoriously evil
raconteura person who excels in telling anecdotes
magistratean official entrusted with administration of the laws: such as
mausoleuma large tomb
motilitythe quality or state of being motile : capability of movement
reprieveto delay the punishment of (someone, such as a condemned prisoner)