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 |
|---|---|
| fleece | the coat of wool covering a wool-bearing animal (such as a sheep) |
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| clip | encompass |
| obtuse | not pointed or acute : blunt |
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| devout | committed or devoted to religion or to religious duties or exercises |
| bowdlerize | to expurgate (something, such as a book) by omitting or modifying parts considered vulgar |
| manifold | marked by diversity or variety |
| excerpt | a passage (as from a book or musical composition) selected, performed, or copied : extract |
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