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
sanguinemarked by eager hopefulness : confidently optimistic
inferto derive as a conclusion from facts or premises
cordonan ornamental cord or ribbon
expiateto make amends for
obfuscateto throw into shadow : darken
inevitableincapable of being avoided or evaded
diminutionthe act, process, or an instance of becoming gradually less (as in size or importance) : the act, process, or an instance of diminishing : decrease
coercionthe act, process, or power of coercing
euphemismthe substitution of an agreeable or inoffensive expression for one that may offend or suggest something unpleasant
damnto condemn to a punishment or fate