GRE Word List

PRODIGIOUS

causing amazement or wonder

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

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invalidateto make invalid
slinkto go or move stealthily or furtively (as in fear or shame) : steal
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hermitagethe habitation of a hermit
clamornoisy shouting
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