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
disproportionlack of proportion, symmetry, or proper relation : disparity
libidinoushaving or marked by lustful desires : lascivious
scurriloususing or given to coarse language
stagnantnot flowing in a current or stream
weatherthe state of the atmosphere with respect to heat or cold, wetness or dryness, calm or storm, clearness or cloudiness
meniala person doing menial work
biennialoccurring every two years
nettleany of a genus (Urtica of the family Urticaceae, the nettle family) of chiefly coarse herbs armed with stinging hairs
pusillanimouslacking courage and resolution : marked by contemptible timidity
badgerany of various burrowing mammals (especially Taxidea taxus and Meles meles) of the weasel family that are widely distributed in the northern hemisphere