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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WordMeaning
pigmenta substance that imparts black or white or a color to other materials
recessthe action of receding : recession
consistencyagreement or harmony of parts or features to one another or a whole : correspondence
striatedmarked with striations or striae
fazeto disturb the composure of : disconcert
penancean act of self-abasement, mortification (see mortification
assentto agree to or approve of something (such as an idea or suggestion) especially after thoughtful consideration : concur
disengageto release from something that engages or involves
sensitizationthe action or process of sensitizing
paraphrasea restatement of a text, passage, or work giving the meaning in another form