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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paradoxone (such as a person, situation, or action) having seemingly contradictory qualities or phases
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writsomething written : writing
circumspectcareful to consider all circumstances and possible consequences : prudent
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ravelto become unwoven, untwisted, or unwound : fray
canvassto go through (a district) or go to (persons) in order to solicit orders or political support or to determine opinions or sentiments
buffeta blow especially with the hand
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