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
retentivehaving the power, property, or capacity of retaining
noncommittalgiving no clear indication of attitude or feeling
cadavera dead body
presumptuousoverstepping due bounds (as of propriety or courtesy) : taking liberties
chantto make melodic sounds with the voice
minusculevery small
luridcausing horror or revulsion : gruesome
drudgerydull, irksome, and fatiguing work : uninspiring or menial labor
purportedreputed
dormantrepresented on a coat of arms in a lying position with the head on the forepaws