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 |
|---|---|
| nonentity | something that does not exist or exists only in the imagination |
| truncate | to shorten by or as if by cutting off |
| evocative | evoking or tending to evoke an especially emotional response |
| epic | a long narrative poem in elevated style recounting the deeds of a legendary or historical hero |
| espionage | the practice of spying or using spies to obtain information about the plans and activities especially of a foreign government or a competing company |
| browbeat | to intimidate or disconcert by a stern manner or arrogant speech : bully |
| forbearance | a refraining from the enforcement of something (such as a debt, right, or obligation) that is due |
| compulsory | mandatory |
| parable | a usually short fictitious story that illustrates a moral attitude or a religious principle |
| pandemonium | a wild uproar (as because of anger or excitement in a crowd of people) |