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
spectralof, relating to, or suggesting a specter : ghostly
peevishquerulous in temperament or mood : fretful
schismdivision
tethera line (as of rope or chain) by which an animal is fastened so as to restrict its range of movement
raila bar extending from one post or support to another and serving as a guard or barrier
hiatusa break in or as if in a material object : gap
allayto subdue or reduce in intensity or severity : alleviate
vituperativeuttering or given to censure : containing or characterized by verbal abuse
plasticitythe quality or state of being plastic
prodigalcharacterized by profuse or wasteful expenditure : lavish