GRE Word List
RIFE
prevalent especially to an increasing degree
The meaning of the word rife is prevalent especially to an increasing degree.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| intrigue | the practice of engaging in secret schemes |
| finesse | refinement or delicacy of workmanship, structure, or texture |
| parvenu | one that has recently or suddenly risen to an unaccustomed position of wealth or power and has not yet gained the prestige, dignity, or manner associated with it |
| vain | having or showing undue or excessive pride in one's appearance or achievements : conceited |
| scurrilous | using or given to coarse language |
| raiment | clothing |
| perdition | eternal damnation |
| furrow | a trench in the earth made by a plow |
| astute | having or showing shrewdness and an ability to notice and understand things clearly : mentally sharp or clever |
| avenge | to take vengeance for or on behalf of |