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
turncoatone who switches to an opposing side or party
comityfriendly social atmosphere : social harmony
leerysuspicious
lavishexpending or bestowing profusely : prodigal
mockto treat with contempt or ridicule : deride
animusa usually prejudiced and often spiteful or malevolent ill will
miscellaneousconsisting of diverse things or members : heterogeneous
hypotheticalinvolving or being based on a suggested idea or theory : being or involving a hypothesis : conjectural
forensicbelonging to, used in, or suitable to courts of judicature or to public discussion and debate
rouea man devoted to a life of sensual pleasure : rake