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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| concentric | having a common center |
| hindmost | farthest to the rear : last |
| flay | to strip off the skin or surface of : skin |
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| provenance | origin |
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| retinue | a group of retainers or attendants |
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