GRE Word List
PROFUSION
lavish expenditure : extravagance
The meaning of the word profusion is lavish expenditure : extravagance.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| manifest | readily perceived by the senses and especially by the sense of sight |
| metamorphosis | change of physical form, structure, or substance especially by supernatural means |
| beeline | a straight direct course |
| satellite | a celestial body orbiting another of larger size |
| punitive | inflicting, involving, or aiming at punishment |
| eccentric | deviating from conventional or accepted usage or conduct especially in odd or whimsical ways |
| connubial | of or relating to the married state : conjugal |
| straggle | to wander from the direct course or way : rove |
| shimmer | to shine with a soft tremulous or fitful light : glimmer |
| minatory | having a menacing quality |