Rampant
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adjective
Definition
Flourishing or spreading unchecked; unrestrained
Examples
“Corruption was rampant in the government.”
“Misinformation spread rampant on social media.”
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GRE Tip
Rampant is a medium-difficulty GRE word. On the GRE, you might see it paired with synonyms like "uncontrolled" or "unchecked" in Sentence Equivalence questions. Look for contrast clues (however, despite, although) that signal the opposite meaning. Words like "controlled".
Related GRE Words
pervasive
Spreading widely throughout an area or group of people
prolific
Producing much fruit, foliage, or many offspring; producing abundant works or results
profuse
Produced or given in large amounts; plentiful
copious
Abundant in supply or quantity
deluge
A severe flood; an overwhelming amount of something
liberal
Generous in giving; given freely; open to new ideas
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