GRE Word List

PRODIGY

a highly talented child or youth

The meaning of the word prodigy is a highly talented child or youth.

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blurtto utter abruptly and impulsively
compatiblecapable of existing together in harmony
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presumptuousoverstepping due bounds (as of propriety or courtesy) : taking liberties
voracioushaving a huge appetite : ravenous
delusionsomething that is falsely or delusively believed or propagated
overwhelmupset
adversitya state or instance of serious or continued difficulty or misfortune
rakean implement equipped with projecting prongs to gather material (such as leaves) or for loosening or smoothing the surface of the ground
besiegeto surround with armed forces