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 |
|---|---|
| paste | a dough that contains a considerable proportion of fat and is used for pastry crust or fancy rolls |
| adventitious | coming from another source and not inherent or innate |
| foresight | an act or the power of foreseeing : prescience |
| bludgeon | a short stick that usually has one thick or loaded end and is used as a weapon |
| orthodox | conforming to established doctrine especially in religion |
| enthrall | to hold spellbound : charm |
| gall | brazen boldness coupled with impudent assurance and insolence |
| gross | glaringly noticeable usually because of inexcusable badness or objectionableness |
| trite | hackneyed or boring from much use : not fresh or original |
| embroil | to throw into disorder or confusion |