GRE Word List

PRODIGIOUS

causing amazement or wonder

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

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prosaiccharacteristic of prose as distinguished from poetry : factual
broilto cook by direct exposure to radiant heat : grill
refectorya dining hall (as in a monastery or college)
desecrateto violate the sanctity of : profane
abideto bear patiently : tolerate
hypotheticalinvolving or being based on a suggested idea or theory : being or involving a hypothesis : conjectural
humanemarked by compassion, sympathy, or consideration for humans or animals
drudgeto do hard, menial, or monotonous work
disgruntleto make ill-humored or discontented
plumea feather of a bird: such as