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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| irony | the use of words to express something other than and especially the opposite of the literal meaning |
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| shrewd | marked by clever discerning awareness and hardheaded acumen |
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| inculcate | to teach and impress by frequent repetitions or admonitions |
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