GRE Word List
PRODIGIOUS
causing amazement or wonder
The meaning of the word prodigious is causing amazement or wonder.
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| natation | the action or art of swimming |
| clamor | noisy shouting |
| nimble | quick and light in motion : agile |
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| distraught | agitated with doubt or mental conflict or pain |
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| categorical | absolute |