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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abbreviateto make briefer
cantataa composition for one or more voices usually comprising solos, duets, recitatives, and choruses and sung to an instrumental accompaniment
effigyan image or representation especially of a person
carousala wild, drunken party or celebration : a drunken revel : carouse
shrivelto draw into wrinkles especially with a loss of moisture
temperheat of mind or emotion : proneness to anger : passion
dignitaryone who possesses exalted rank or holds a position of dignity or honor
menacea show of intention to inflict harm : threat
equineof, relating to, or resembling a horse or the horse family
abashto destroy the self-possession or self-confidence of (someone) : disconcert