rife
widespread and abundant, especially of something undesirable
Rife in a sentence
Here are example sentences showing rife in a sentence.
Rumors of corruption were rife throughout the troubled administration.
By midsummer the rumor was so rife that even the official denials only fueled it further.
Using “rife” well
Rife means widespread and abundant, and it usually attaches to something undesirable such as corruption, error, or disease. It often appears in the phrase rife with.
More GRE words starting with R
holding or expressing an opinion with extreme and uncompromising zeal
a person skilled at telling entertaining anecdotes and stories
to complain bitterly or protest in harsh, abusive language
to talk or write at length in a confused, aimless way
spreading or flourishing unchecked, especially of something harmful
loosely held together and on the verge of collapse from neglect
bitter, long-lasting resentment or ill will
marked by deep-seated bitterness or hostility
Questions about “rife”
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