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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WordMeaning
missivea written communication : letter
capitulateto surrender often after negotiation of terms
cliquea narrow exclusive circle or group of persons
studiedcarefully considered or prepared : thoughtful
squanderto spend extravagantly or foolishly : dissipate
reprimanda severe or formal reproof
nostruma medicine of secret composition recommended by its preparer but usually without scientific proof of its effectiveness
tendentiousmarked by a tendency in favor of a particular point of view : biased
adagea saying often in metaphorical form that typically embodies a common observation
noncommittalgiving no clear indication of attitude or feeling