GRE Word List
PROWESS
distinguished bravery
The meaning of the word prowess is distinguished bravery.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| elegy | a poem in elegiac couplets |
| effective | producing a decided, decisive, or desired effect |
| epic | a long narrative poem in elevated style recounting the deeds of a legendary or historical hero |
| countermand | to revoke (a command) by a contrary order |
| incite | to move to action : stir up : spur on : urge on |
| compartment | a separate division or section |
| jabber | to talk rapidly, indistinctly, or unintelligibly |
| practical | of, relating to, or manifested in practice or action : not theoretical or ideal |
| gloss | a surface luster or brightness : shine |
| strut | to become turgid : swell |