GRE Word List

PRODIGIOUS

causing amazement or wonder

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

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WordMeaning
deviseto form in the mind by new combinations or applications of ideas or principles : invent
stentorianextremely loud
asceticpracticing strict self-denial as a measure of personal and especially spiritual discipline
spurnto reject with disdain or contempt : scorn
pedagogythe art, science, or profession of teaching
charismaa personal magic of leadership arousing special popular loyalty or enthusiasm for a public figure (such as a political leader)
retroactiveextending in scope or effect to a prior time or to conditions that existed or originated in the past
reckoncount
amphibianan amphibious organism
dregssediment contained in a liquid or precipitated (see precipitate