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
exodusthe mainly narrative second book of canonical Jewish and Christian Scripture see Bible Table
condimentssomething used to enhance the flavor of food
preemptto acquire (something, such as land) by preemption
satirea literary work holding up human vices and follies to ridicule or scorn
tarnishto dull or destroy the luster of by or as if by air, dust, or dirt : soil
enduringlasting
whorla drum-shaped section on the lower part of a spindle in spinning or weaving machinery serving as a pulley for the tape drive that rotates the spindle
euthanasiathe act or practice of killing or permitting the death of hopelessly sick or injured individuals (such as persons or domestic animals) in a relatively painless way for reasons of mercy
tingea slight staining or suffusing shade or color
adversaryone that contends with, opposes, or resists : an enemy or opponent