GRE Word List

LAVISH

expending or bestowing profusely : prodigal

The meaning of the word lavish is expending or bestowing profusely : prodigal.

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parsimonythe quality of being careful with money or resources : thrift
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palimpsestwriting material (such as a parchment or tablet) used one or more times after earlier writing has been erased
partialitythe quality or state of being partial : bias
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colloquyconversation
appositehighly pertinent or appropriate : apt