GRE Word List

PROWESS

distinguished bravery

The meaning of the word prowess is distinguished bravery.

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WordMeaning
leewayan allowable margin of freedom or variation : tolerance
reciprocalinversely related : opposite
eclipticof or relating to the ecliptic or an eclipse
precludeto make impossible by necessary consequence : rule out in advance
homilya usually short sermon
conventionagreement
plethoraan ample amount or number : abundance
avidcharacterized by enthusiasm and vigorous pursuit : very eager and enthusiastic
queruloushabitually complaining
perimeterthe boundary of a closed plane figure