GRE Word List

PRODIGIOUS

causing amazement or wonder

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

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exhortto incite by argument or advice : urge strongly
fermentationthe enzyme-catalyzed anaerobic breakdown of an energy-rich compound (such as a carbohydrate to carbon dioxide and alcohol or to an organic acid) by the action of microorganisms (such as bacteria or yeast) that occurs naturally and is commonly used in the production of various products (such as food, alcoholic beverages, and pharmaceuticals) especially by controlling microbial enzymatic activity
senilitythe quality or state of being senile : the physical and mental decline associated with old age
catharticof, relating to, or producing catharsis
retiringreserved
occludeto close up or block off : obstruct
incorporateto unite or work into something already existent so as to form an indistinguishable whole
timorousof a timid disposition : fearful
parchmentthe skin of a sheep or goat prepared for writing on
acridsharp and harsh or unpleasantly pungent in taste or odor : irritating