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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blaseapathetic to pleasure or excitement as a result of excessive indulgence or enjoyment : world-weary
esotericdesigned for or understood by the specially initiated alone
tarantulaany of various large, typically ground-dwelling, hairy, mygalomorph spiders (family Theraphosidae) of warm regions that possess venomous fangs used to subdue and kill prey (such as insects, centipedes, frogs, and mice) caught by ambush or chase and that construct silk-lined burrows but do not build webs to trap food
quaintpleasingly or strikingly old-fashioned or unfamiliar
executiveof or relating to the execution of the laws and the conduct of public and national affairs
ulteriorgoing beyond what is openly said or shown and especially what is proper
rendezvousa place appointed for assembling or meeting
vitiateto make faulty or defective : impair
confluencea coming or flowing together, meeting, or gathering at one point
tranquillitythe quality or state of being tranquil