GRE Word List

PRODIGIOUS

causing amazement or wonder

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

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WordMeaning
surgeto rise and fall actively : toss
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palleta straw-filled tick or mattress
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stigmaa mark of shame or discredit : stain
nomadicof, relating to, or characteristic of nomads
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