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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|---|---|
| condole | grieve |
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| tyranny | oppressive power |
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| compound | something formed by a union of elements or parts |
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