GRE Word List

PRODIGIOUS

causing amazement or wonder

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

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WordMeaning
impromptumade, done, or formed on or as if on the spur of the moment : improvised
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furoran angry or maniacal fit : rage
peregrinationto travel especially on foot : walk
improprietyan improper or indecorous act or remark
archaeologythe scientific study of material remains (such as tools, pottery, jewelry, stone walls, and monuments) of past human life and activities
domineerto exercise arbitrary or overbearing control
polemican aggressive attack on or refutation of the opinions or principles of another
medleya musical composition made up of a series of songs or short pieces
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