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
waverto vacillate irresolutely between choices : fluctuate in opinion, allegiance, or direction
scrappyconsisting of scraps
uninhibitedfree from inhibition
maula heavy often wooden-headed hammer used especially for driving wedges
queruloushabitually complaining
reproachan expression of rebuke or disapproval
imperceptiblenot perceptible by a sense or by the mind : extremely slight, gradual, or subtle
compassionsympathetic consciousness of others' distress together with a desire to alleviate it
kernelthe inner softer part of a seed, fruit stone, or nut
hilarityboisterous merriment or laughter