GRE Word List
PRODIGIOUS
causing amazement or wonder
The meaning of the word prodigious is causing amazement or wonder.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| demolition | the act of demolishing |
| invective | insulting or abusive language : vituperation |
| lethal | of, relating to, or causing death |
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| inconsequential | of no significance : unimportant |
| perspicuity | plain to the understanding especially because of clarity and precision of presentation |
| kindred | of a similar nature or character : like |
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| intermediary | mediator |
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