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
hypocriticalcharacterized by behavior that contradicts what one claims to believe or feel : characterized by hypocrisy
tumidmarked by swelling : swollen
fosterhaving, relating to, or being the relationship between a foster parent and the child who the foster parent cares for
brusquemarkedly short and abrupt
machinationsan act of machinating
brevityshortness of duration
humusa brown or black complex variable material resulting from partial decomposition of plant or animal matter and forming the organic (see organic
rostruman ancient Roman platform for public orators
pacifyto allay the anger or agitation of : soothe
optimumthe amount or degree of something that is most favorable to some end