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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confiscateappropriated by the government : forfeited
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visceralfelt in or as if in the internal organs of the body : deep
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hoarda supply or fund stored up and often hidden away
emulateto strive to equal or excel
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impeachto charge with a crime or misdemeanor
indentationthe blank space produced by indenting : indention