GRE Word List

RIFE

prevalent especially to an increasing degree

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

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WordMeaning
bruntthe principal force, shock, or stress (as of an attack)
pulsethe regular expansion of an artery caused by the ejection of blood into the arterial system by the contractions of the heart
vigilantalertly watchful especially to avoid danger
parcheddeprived of natural moisture
malignevil in nature, influence, or effect : injurious
physiognomythe art of discovering temperament and character from outward appearance
heresyadherence to a religious opinion contrary to church dogma (see dogma
discreteconstituting a separate entity : individually distinct
surveillanceclose watch kept over someone or something (as by a detective)
deignto condescend reluctantly and with a strong sense of the affront to one's superiority that is involved : stoop