GRE Word List

PRODIGIOUS

causing amazement or wonder

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

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WordMeaning
harbingersomething that foreshadows a future event : something that gives an anticipatory sign of what is to come
dirgea song or hymn of grief or lamentation
residuesomething that remains after a part is taken, separated, or designated or after the completion of a process : remnant
sprightlymarked by a gay lightness and vivacity : spirited
delusivelikely to delude
squashto press or beat into a pulp or a flat mass : crush
aristocracygovernment by the best individuals or by a small privileged class
euphemismthe substitution of an agreeable or inoffensive expression for one that may offend or suggest something unpleasant
inuredto accustom to accept something undesirable
catcalla loud or raucous cry made especially to express disapproval (as at a sports event)