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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| archaeology | the scientific study of material remains (such as tools, pottery, jewelry, stone walls, and monuments) of past human life and activities |
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| termination | end in time or existence : conclusion |
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| infernal | of or relating to a nether world of the dead |
| mimicry | an instance of mimicking |
| suspense | the state of being suspended : suspension |
| inalienable | incapable of being alienated, surrendered, or transferred |
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