GRE Word List

PRODIGIOUS

causing amazement or wonder

The meaning of the word prodigious is causing amazement or wonder.

Random words

WordMeaning
nonentitysomething that does not exist or exists only in the imagination
truncateto shorten by or as if by cutting off
evocativeevoking or tending to evoke an especially emotional response
epica long narrative poem in elevated style recounting the deeds of a legendary or historical hero
espionagethe practice of spying or using spies to obtain information about the plans and activities especially of a foreign government or a competing company
browbeatto intimidate or disconcert by a stern manner or arrogant speech : bully
forbearancea refraining from the enforcement of something (such as a debt, right, or obligation) that is due
compulsorymandatory
parablea usually short fictitious story that illustrates a moral attitude or a religious principle
pandemoniuma wild uproar (as because of anger or excitement in a crowd of people)