GRE Word List

PROWESS

distinguished bravery

The meaning of the word prowess is distinguished bravery.

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WordMeaning
arcaneknown or knowable only to a few people : secret
ineluctablenot to be avoided, changed, or resisted : inevitable
hutan often small and temporary dwelling of simple construction : shack
panoramicof, relating to, or resembling a panorama: such as
ogleto glance with amorous invitation or challenge
lavishexpending or bestowing profusely : prodigal
fervidvery hot : burning
vertigoa sensation of motion in which the individual or the individual's surroundings seem to whirl dizzily
bargainan agreement between parties settling what each gives or receives in a transaction between them or what course of action or policy each pursues in respect to the other
galleona heavy square-rigged sailing ship of the 15th to early 18th centuries used for war or commerce especially by the Spanish