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
ramparta protective barrier : bulwark
mordantbiting and caustic in thought, manner, or style : incisive
tepidmoderately warm : lukewarm
foiblethe part of a sword or foil blade between the middle and point
demeritoffense
coddleto cook (something, such as eggs) in liquid slowly and gently just below the boiling point
veritablebeing in fact the thing named and not false, unreal, or imaginary
braga pompous or boastful statement
dictuma noteworthy statement: such as
reprimanda severe or formal reproof