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 |
|---|---|
| ramify | to split up into branches or constituent parts |
| institutionalize | to make into an institution : give character of an institution to |
| draw | to cause to move continuously toward or after a force applied in advance : pull |
| somnambulist | an abnormal condition of sleep in which motor acts (such as walking) are performed |
| disengage | to release from something that engages or involves |
| pathetic | having a capacity to move one to either compassionate or contemptuous pity |
| deserts | arid land with usually sparse vegetation |
| humus | a brown or black complex variable material resulting from partial decomposition of plant or animal matter and forming the organic (see organic |
| venturesome | inclined to court or incur risk or danger : daring |
| tensile | capable of tension : ductile |