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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| discompose | to destroy the composure of |
| axiom | a statement accepted as true as the basis for argument or inference : postulate |
| refractory | resisting control or authority : stubborn |
| luscious | having a delicious taste or smell : sweet |
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| hallowed | holy |
| specious | having a false look of truth or genuineness : sophistic |
| imponderable | not ponderable : incapable of being weighed or evaluated with exactness |
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| sherbet | a cold drink of sweetened and diluted fruit juice |