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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WordMeaning
serendipitythe faculty or phenomenon of finding valuable or agreeable things not sought for
harassexhaust
accostto approach and speak to (someone) in an often challenging or aggressive way
laxloose
dignitaryone who possesses exalted rank or holds a position of dignity or honor
stifleto withhold from circulation or expression
accordto grant or give especially as appropriate, due, or earned
jettisonto get rid of as superfluous or encumbering : omit or forgo as part of a plan or as the result of some other decision
skeptican adherent or advocate of skepticism
vilifyto utter slanderous and abusive statements against : defame