GRE Word List

PROFUSION

lavish expenditure : extravagance

The meaning of the word profusion is lavish expenditure : extravagance.

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WordMeaning
capaciouscontaining or capable of containing a great deal
effectualproducing or able to produce a desired effect
euphonypleasing or sweet sound
climeclimate
baitto persecute or exasperate with unjust, malicious, or persistent attacks
scenarioan outline or synopsis of a play
tantalizeto tease or torment by or as if by presenting something desirable to the view but continually keeping it out of reach
cavaliermarked by or given to offhand and often disdainful (see disdain
diffidencethe quality or state of being unassertive or bashful : the quality or state of being diffident
forwardnear, being at, or belonging to the forepart