GRE Word List

PRODIGIOUS

causing amazement or wonder

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

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WordMeaning
similea figure of speech comparing two unlike things that is often introduced by like or as (as in cheeks like roses) compare metaphor
rebusa representation of words or syllables by pictures of objects or by symbols whose names resemble the intended words or syllables in sound
defeatistan attitude of accepting, expecting, or being resigned to defeat
causticcapable of destroying or eating away by chemical action : corrosive
dwindleto become steadily less : shrink
concurrentoperating or occurring at the same time
aphasialoss or impairment of the power to use or comprehend words usually resulting from brain damage (as from a stroke, head injury, or infection)
stellarof or relating to the stars : astral
rigiddeficient in or devoid of flexibility
prognosisthe prospect of recovery as anticipated from the usual course of disease or peculiarities of the case