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
dilateto become enlarged or widened
copiousyielding something abundantly
diademcrown
angularforming an angle : sharp-cornered
cynosurethe northern constellation Ursa Minor
plauditan act or round of applause
surlymenacing or threatening in appearance
impugnto assail by words or arguments : oppose or attack as false or lacking integrity
mercantileof or relating to merchants or trading
thriftygiven to or marked by economy and good management