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
genrea category of artistic, musical, or literary composition characterized by a particular style, form, or content
paritythe quality or state of being equal or equivalent
proselytizeto induce someone to convert to one's faith
unobtrusivenot obtrusive : not blatant, arresting, or aggressive : inconspicuous
referendumthe principle or practice of submitting to popular vote a measure passed on or proposed by a legislative body or by popular initiative
sinuousof a serpentine or wavy form : winding
adversitya state or instance of serious or continued difficulty or misfortune
dilatorytending or intended to cause delay
clipperone that clips something
eddya current of water or air running contrary to the main current