GRE Word List

PROFUSION

lavish expenditure : extravagance

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

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languishto be or become feeble, weak, or enervated
metamorphosischange of physical form, structure, or substance especially by supernatural means
execrabledeserving to be execrated : detestable
constituencya body of citizens entitled to elect a representative (as to a legislative or executive position)
apathylack of feeling or emotion : impassiveness
filchto steal secretly or casually
regattaa rowing, speedboat, or sailing race or a series of such races
disenfranchiseto deprive of a franchise, of a legal right, or of some privilege or immunity
adjacentnot distant : nearby
arbitrateto act as arbiter upon (a disputed question) : to settle (a dispute between two people or groups) after hearing the arguments and opinions of both