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 |
|---|---|
| ellipsis | the omission of one or more words that are obviously understood but that must be supplied to make a construction grammatically complete |
| diatribe | a bitter and abusive speech or piece of writing |
| mar | to ruin or diminish the perfection or wholeness of : spoil |
| embargo | an order of a government prohibiting the departure of commercial ships from its ports |
| hut | an often small and temporary dwelling of simple construction : shack |
| kernel | the inner softer part of a seed, fruit stone, or nut |
| egotistical | characterized by egotism : having, showing, or arising from an exaggerated sense of self-importance |
| gerrymander | the act or method of gerrymandering |
| conducive | tending to promote or assist |
| crestfallen | having a drooping crest or hanging head |