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
transpireto take place : go on
histrionicdeliberately affected : overly dramatic or emotional : theatrical
imbalancelack of balance : the state of being out of equilibrium or out of proportion
dominantcommanding, controlling, or prevailing over all others
penurya cramping and oppressive lack of resources (such as money)
swaythe action or an instance of swaying or of being swayed : an oscillating, fluctuating, or sweeping motion
humblenot proud or haughty : not arrogant or assertive
abolishto end the observance or effect of (something, such as a law) : to completely do away with (something) : annul
tithea tenth part of something paid as a voluntary contribution or as a tax especially for the support of a religious establishment
studiousassiduous in the pursuit of learning