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
portendto give an omen or anticipatory sign of
contentiona point advanced or maintained in a debate or argument
preemptto acquire (something, such as land) by preemption
platitudethe quality or state of being dull or insipid
whinnyto neigh especially in a low or gentle way
assertto state or declare positively and often forcefully or aggressively
imbalancelack of balance : the state of being out of equilibrium or out of proportion
throttleto compress the throat of : choke
exertionthe act or an instance of exerting
smatteringsuperficial piecemeal knowledge