GRE Word List

PRODIGIOUS

causing amazement or wonder

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

Random words

WordMeaning
fouloffensive to the senses : loathsome
mollifyto soothe in temper or disposition : appease
egoisma doctrine that individual self-interest is the actual motive of all conscious action
gloatto observe or think about something with triumphant and often malicious satisfaction, gratification, or delight
traumaticpsychologically or emotionally stressful in a way that can lead to serious mental and emotional problems
arcadea long arched building or gallery
exudeto ooze out
ruminateto go over in the mind repeatedly and often casually or slowly
credulityreadiness or willingness to believe especially on slight or uncertain evidence
vagabonda person who wanders from place to place without a fixed home : one leading a vagabond life