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
coaxto influence or gently urge by caressing or flattering : wheedle
fluencythe quality or state of being fluent
adulationextreme or excessive admiration or flattery
salutaryproducing a beneficial effect : remedial
lacerationthe act of lacerating
laymana person who is not a member of the clergy
effervescencethe property of forming bubbles : the action or process of effervescing
braidto make from braids
ariaair
usagefirmly established and generally accepted practice or procedure