GRE Word List
PROFUSION
lavish expenditure : extravagance
The meaning of the word profusion is lavish expenditure : extravagance.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| derogatory | expressive of a low opinion : disparaging |
| fissure | a narrow opening or crack of considerable length and depth usually occurring from some breaking or parting |
| ligneous | of or resembling wood |
| malevolent | having, showing, or arising from intense often vicious ill will, spite, or hatred |
| toxic | containing or being poisonous material especially when capable of causing death or serious debilitation |
| anoint | to smear or rub with oil or an oily substance |
| ineffable | incapable of being expressed in words : indescribable |
| waggish | resembling or characteristic of a wag |
| overturn | to cause to turn over : upset |
| penury | a cramping and oppressive lack of resources (such as money) |