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
emissaryone designated as the agent of another : representative
retrieveto locate and bring in (killed or wounded game)
kindleto start (a fire) burning : light
woea condition of deep suffering from misfortune, affliction, or grief
adventitiouscoming from another source and not inherent or innate
tawnyof the color tawny
fraya usually disorderly or protracted fight, struggle, or dispute
philanthropistone who makes an active effort to promote human welfare : a person who practices philanthropy
masona skilled worker who builds by laying units of substantial material (such as stone or brick)
buttressa projecting structure of masonry or wood for supporting or giving stability to a wall or building