GRE Word List

PRODIGAL

characterized by profuse or wasteful expenditure : lavish

The meaning of the word prodigal is characterized by profuse or wasteful expenditure : lavish.

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juntaa council or committee for political or governmental purposes
accommodateto provide with something desired, needed, or suited
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slewa large number
masochista person who derives sexual gratification from being subjected to physical pain or humiliation : an individual given to masochism
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warblea melodious succession of low pleasing sounds
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capriciousgoverned or characterized by caprice : impulsive