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 |
|---|---|
| transpire | to take place : go on |
| histrionic | deliberately affected : overly dramatic or emotional : theatrical |
| imbalance | lack of balance : the state of being out of equilibrium or out of proportion |
| dominant | commanding, controlling, or prevailing over all others |
| penury | a cramping and oppressive lack of resources (such as money) |
| sway | the action or an instance of swaying or of being swayed : an oscillating, fluctuating, or sweeping motion |
| humble | not proud or haughty : not arrogant or assertive |
| abolish | to end the observance or effect of (something, such as a law) : to completely do away with (something) : annul |
| tithe | a tenth part of something paid as a voluntary contribution or as a tax especially for the support of a religious establishment |
| studious | assiduous in the pursuit of learning |