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
conveneto come together in a body
benefitsomething that produces good or helpful results or effects or that promotes well-being : advantage
futileserving no useful purpose : completely ineffective
ordeala primitive means used to determine guilt or innocence by submitting the accused to dangerous or painful tests believed to be under supernatural control
meddlesomegiven to meddling
obsessivetending to cause obsession
invocationthe act or process of petitioning for help or support
conciliatoryintended to gain goodwill or favor or to reduce hostility : tending or intended to conciliate
antidotea remedy to counteract the effects of poison
cravenlacking the least bit of courage : contemptibly fainthearted