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.

Random words

WordMeaning
discriminateto mark or perceive the distinguishing or peculiar features of
innocuousproducing no injury : harmless
deputizeto appoint as deputy
interrogateto question formally and systematically
deprecateto express disapproval of
gratuitousnot called for by the circumstances : not necessary, appropriate, or justified : unwarranted
authenticateto prove or serve to prove to be real, true, or genuine
checkto inspect, examine, or look at appraisingly or appreciatively
confidencea feeling or consciousness of one's powers or of reliance on one's circumstances
pellucidadmitting maximum passage of light without diffusion or distortion