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 |
|---|---|
| gratify | to be a source of or give pleasure or satisfaction to |
| acne | a disorder of the skin caused by inflammation of the skin glands and hair follicles |
| exorbitant | not coming within the scope of the law |
| complacency | self-satisfaction especially when accompanied by unawareness of actual dangers or deficiencies |
| collage | an artistic composition made of various materials (such as paper, cloth, or wood) glued on a surface |
| nurture | training |
| necromancy | conjuration (see conjure |
| bust | a sculptured representation of the upper part of the human figure including the head and neck and usually part of the shoulders and breast |
| forbearance | a refraining from the enforcement of something (such as a debt, right, or obligation) that is due |
| malleable | capable of being extended or shaped by beating with a hammer or by the pressure of rollers |