GRE Word List

RIFE

prevalent especially to an increasing degree

The meaning of the word rife is prevalent especially to an increasing degree.

Random words

WordMeaning
wiggleto move to and fro with quick jerky or shaking motions : jiggle
serendipitythe faculty or phenomenon of finding valuable or agreeable things not sought for
enervatelacking physical, mental, or moral vigor : enervated
rostruman ancient Roman platform for public orators
diatribea bitter and abusive speech or piece of writing
bicameralhaving, consisting of, or based on two legislative chambers (see chamber
personablepleasant or amiable in person : attractive
withholdto hold back from action : check
choiran organized company of singers (as in a church service)
sibyllineany of several prophetesses usually accepted as 10 in number and credited to widely separate parts of the ancient world (such as Babylonia, Egypt, Greece, and Italy)