GRE Word List

PRODIGIOUS

causing amazement or wonder

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

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WordMeaning
lethalof, relating to, or causing death
edificebuilding
sentinelsentry
perditioneternal damnation
inductto put in formal possession (as of a benefice or office) : install
cessationa temporary or final ceasing (as of action) : stop
usurpto seize and hold (office, place, functions, powers, etc.) in possession by force or without right
roseateresembling a rose especially in color
peevishquerulous in temperament or mood : fretful
ovationa ceremony attending the entering of Rome by a general who had won a victory of less importance than that for which a triumph was granted