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
proponentone who argues in favor of something : advocate
soddendull or expressionless especially from continued indulgence in alcoholic beverages
actuarialof or relating to actuaries
acknowledgeto recognize the rights, authority, or status of
militiaa part of the organized armed forces of a country liable to call only in emergency
elegya poem in elegiac couplets
healthyenjoying good health
usagefirmly established and generally accepted practice or procedure
deviseto form in the mind by new combinations or applications of ideas or principles : invent
derogatoryexpressive of a low opinion : disparaging