GRE Word List
PROFLIGATE
wildly extravagant
The meaning of the word profligate is wildly extravagant.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| circumscribe | to constrict (see constrict |
| exorbitant | not coming within the scope of the law |
| scotch | scottish |
| demerit | offense |
| savor | the taste or smell of something |
| disinterested | not having the mind or feelings engaged (see engaged |
| rake | an implement equipped with projecting prongs to gather material (such as leaves) or for loosening or smoothing the surface of the ground |
| braggadocio | empty boasting |
| abridge | to shorten by omission of words without sacrifice of sense : condense |
| gambit | a chess opening in which a player risks one or more pawns or a minor piece to gain an advantage in position |