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
platitudethe quality or state of being dull or insipid
renounceto give up, refuse, or resign usually by formal declaration
confoundto throw (a person) into confusion or perplexity
beatificof, possessing, or imparting beatitude
tactfulhaving or showing tact
auspiciousshowing or suggesting that future success is likely : propitious
dilatorytending or intended to cause delay
writheto twist into coils or folds
protuberancesomething that is protuberant
bromidea binary compound of bromine with another element or a radical including some (such as potassium bromide) used as sedatives