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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paraphrasea restatement of a text, passage, or work giving the meaning in another form
exasperateto cause irritation or annoyance to
oatha solemn usually formal calling upon God or a god to witness to the truth of what one says or to witness that one sincerely intends to do what one says
belateddelayed beyond the usual time
lateralof or relating to the side
daintysomething delicious to the taste
advocacythe act or process of supporting a cause or proposal : the act or process of advocating (see advocate
steeplofty
affrontto insult especially to the face by behavior or language
protractto prolong in time or space : continue