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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| provision | the act or process of providing |
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| subtlety | the quality or state of being subtle |
| superannuated | outmoded |
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