GRE Word List

PRODIGIOUS

causing amazement or wonder

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

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WordMeaning
scrapsfragments of discarded or leftover food
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abstinencethe practice of abstaining from something : the practice of not doing or having something that is wanted or enjoyable
compartmenta separate division or section
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shrivelto draw into wrinkles especially with a loss of moisture
condimentssomething used to enhance the flavor of food
snipa small piece that is snipped off