GRE Word List
PRODIGIOUS
causing amazement or wonder
The meaning of the word prodigious is causing amazement or wonder.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| ephemeral | lasting a very short time |
| debris | the remains of something broken down or destroyed |
| engage | to offer (something, such as one's life or word) as backing to a cause or aim : to expose to risk for the attainment or support of some end |
| hue_and_cry | outcry; loud cry or clamor; strong protest; Ex. hue and cry against the new rule |
| eon | an immeasurably or indefinitely long period of time : age |
| constituency | a body of citizens entitled to elect a representative (as to a legislative or executive position) |
| atone | to make amends : to provide or serve as reparation or compensation for something bad or unwelcome |
| alacrity | promptness in response : cheerful readiness |
| thwart | to oppose successfully : defeat the hopes or aspirations of |
| rally | to muster for a common purpose |