Thursday, January 8, 2015

RIFE

WORD: RIFE

MEANING:
1. of widespread occurrence; prevalent or current: rumour was rife in the village.
2. very plentiful; abundant
3. (foll by with) abounding (in): a land rife with poverty.
4. widespread, common, extensive

EXAMPLE/USAGE:
1. Director Rajkumar Hirani is not happy as rumours went rife that Hirani offered OMG director Umish Shukla Rs 8 crore to stall the shooting for his film.
2. Speculation is rife in the market for a rise in share prices.

PRONOUNCE:
rife - राइफ

LINK: RIFE

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