GRE Word List

PRODIGIOUS

causing amazement or wonder

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

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WordMeaning
coaxto influence or gently urge by caressing or flattering : wheedle
weanto accustom (a young child or animal) to take food otherwise than by nursing
pachydermany of various nonruminant mammals (such as an elephant, a rhinoceros, or a hippopotamus) of a former group (Pachydermata) that have hooves or nails resembling hooves and usually thick skin
granulateto form or crystallize into grains or granules
repulsionthe action of repulsing : the state of being repulsed
ferociousexhibiting or given to extreme fierceness and unrestrained violence and brutality
flipto toss so as to cause to turn over in the air
noosea loop with a slipknot that binds closer the more it is drawn
providencedivine guidance or care
bacchanaliaa Roman festival of Bacchus celebrated with dancing, song, and revelry