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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martyr | a person who voluntarily suffers death as the penalty of witnessing to and refusing to renounce a religion |
cataract | a clouding of the lens of the eye or of its surrounding transparent membrane that obstructs the passage of light |
cliche | a trite phrase or expression |
saunter | to walk about in an idle or leisurely manner : stroll |
windfall | something (such as a tree or fruit) blown down by the wind |
sentimental | marked or governed by feeling, sensibility, or emotional idealism |
fictitious | of, relating to, or characteristic of fiction : imaginary |
indulgent | willing to allow excessive leniency, generosity, or consideration : indulging or characterized by indulgence |
vixen | a female fox |
taut | having no give or slack : tightly drawn |