GRE Word List

RIFE

prevalent especially to an increasing degree

The meaning of the word rife is prevalent especially to an increasing degree.

Random words

WordMeaning
ellipsisthe omission of one or more words that are obviously understood but that must be supplied to make a construction grammatically complete
diatribea bitter and abusive speech or piece of writing
marto ruin or diminish the perfection or wholeness of : spoil
embargoan order of a government prohibiting the departure of commercial ships from its ports
hutan often small and temporary dwelling of simple construction : shack
kernelthe inner softer part of a seed, fruit stone, or nut
egotisticalcharacterized by egotism : having, showing, or arising from an exaggerated sense of self-importance
gerrymanderthe act or method of gerrymandering
conducivetending to promote or assist
crestfallenhaving a drooping crest or hanging head