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 |
|---|---|
| distinction | the act of perceiving someone or something as being not the same and often treating as separate or different : the distinguishing of a difference |
| devotee | an ardent follower, supporter, or enthusiast (as of a religion, art form, or sport) |
| malcontent | a discontented person: |
| sophomoric | conceited and overconfident of knowledge but poorly informed and immature |
| writhe | to twist into coils or folds |
| platonic | of, relating to, or characteristic of Plato or Platonism |
| laud | praise |
| bastard | a child born to parents who are not married to each other |
| bouillon | a clear seasoned soup made usually from lean beef |
| swerve | to turn aside abruptly from a straight line or course : deviate |