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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| paradox | one (such as a person, situation, or action) having seemingly contradictory qualities or phases |
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| writ | something written : writing |
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