GRE Word List

PRODIGIOUS

causing amazement or wonder

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

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unrequitednot requited : not reciprocated or returned in kind
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
inclinedhaving inclination, disposition, or tendency
whimsicalresulting from or characterized by whim or caprice
effervescencethe property of forming bubbles : the action or process of effervescing
masticateto grind or crush (food) with or as if with the teeth : chew
carapacea bony or chitinous case or shield covering the back or part of the back of an animal (such as a turtle or crab)
atypicalnot typical : irregular
promoteto advance in station, rank, or honor : raise
buttressa projecting structure of masonry or wood for supporting or giving stability to a wall or building