GRE Word List
PROFLIGATE
wildly extravagant
The meaning of the word profligate is wildly extravagant.
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jubilation | an act of rejoicing : the state of being jubilant |
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sluice | an artificial passage for water (as in a millstream) fitted with a valve or gate for stopping or regulating flow |
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decollete | wearing a strapless or low-necked dress |
placate | to soothe or mollify especially by concessions : appease |
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