GRE Word List
PROWESS
distinguished bravery
The meaning of the word prowess is distinguished bravery.
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| equipoise | a state of equilibrium |
| grotesque | a style of decorative art characterized by fanciful or fantastic human and animal forms often interwoven with foliage or similar figures that may distort the natural into absurdity, ugliness, or caricature |
| alcove | a small recessed section of a room : nook |
| guileless | innocent |
| brave | having or showing mental or moral strength to face danger, fear, or difficulty : having or showing courage |
| assiduous | showing great care, attention, and effort : marked by careful unremitting attention or persistent application |
| loiter | to delay an activity with idle stops and pauses : dawdle |
| junket | trip |
| mawkish | lacking flavor or having an unpleasant taste |
| toady | one who flatters in the hope of gaining favors : sycophant |