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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| penetrate | to pass into or through |
| sardonic | disdainfully or skeptically humorous : derisively mocking |
| temper | heat of mind or emotion : proneness to anger : passion |
| discredit | to refuse to accept as true or accurate : disbelieve |
| desolate | devoid of inhabitants and visitors : deserted |
| alienate | to cause to be estranged : to make unfriendly, hostile, or indifferent especially where attachment formerly existed |
| reciprocal | inversely related : opposite |
| avid | characterized by enthusiasm and vigorous pursuit : very eager and enthusiastic |
| septic | of, relating to, or causing putrefaction |
| revert | to come or go back (as to a former condition, period, or subject) |