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 |
|---|---|
| serendipity | the faculty or phenomenon of finding valuable or agreeable things not sought for |
| harass | exhaust |
| accost | to approach and speak to (someone) in an often challenging or aggressive way |
| lax | loose |
| dignitary | one who possesses exalted rank or holds a position of dignity or honor |
| stifle | to withhold from circulation or expression |
| accord | to grant or give especially as appropriate, due, or earned |
| jettison | to get rid of as superfluous or encumbering : omit or forgo as part of a plan or as the result of some other decision |
| skeptic | an adherent or advocate of skepticism |
| vilify | to utter slanderous and abusive statements against : defame |