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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ramifyto split up into branches or constituent parts
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disengageto release from something that engages or involves
pathetichaving a capacity to move one to either compassionate or contemptuous pity
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venturesomeinclined to court or incur risk or danger : daring
tensilecapable of tension : ductile