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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| paraphrase | a restatement of a text, passage, or work giving the meaning in another form |
| exasperate | to cause irritation or annoyance to |
| oath | a 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 |
| belated | delayed beyond the usual time |
| lateral | of or relating to the side |
| dainty | something delicious to the taste |
| advocacy | the act or process of supporting a cause or proposal : the act or process of advocating (see advocate |
| steep | lofty |
| affront | to insult especially to the face by behavior or language |
| protract | to prolong in time or space : continue |